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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,601.52, 370,662.37 and 147,742.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,601.52, 370,662.37 and 147,742.80 is: 203,880.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,601.52 : 370,662.37 = 147,742.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,601.52/370,662.37 = 147,742.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,601.52x = 370,662.37 × 147,742.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,601.52x = 54,762,695,659.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,762,695,659.72/268,601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,880.81

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