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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,601.04, 370,670.22 and 147,754.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,601.04, 370,670.22 and 147,754.71 is: 203,901.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,601.04 : 370,670.22 = 147,754.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,601.04/370,670.22 = 147,754.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,601.04x = 370,670.22 × 147,754.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,601.04x = 54,768,270,861.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,768,270,861.74/268,601.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,901.93

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