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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,560.31, 370,605.83 and 147,701.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,560.31, 370,605.83 and 147,701.63 is: 203,824.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,560.31 : 370,605.83 = 147,701.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,560.31/370,605.83 = 147,701.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,560.31x = 370,605.83 × 147,701.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,560.31x = 54,739,084,112.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,739,084,112.67/268,560.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,824.18

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