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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,577.83, 370,647.98 and 147,730.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,577.83, 370,647.98 and 147,730.36 is: 203,873.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,577.83 : 370,647.98 = 147,730.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,577.83/370,647.98 = 147,730.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,577.83x = 370,647.98 × 147,730.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,577.83x = 54,755,959,518.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,755,959,518.67/268,577.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,873.71

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