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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,602.02, 370,663.06 and 147,743.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,602.02, 370,663.06 and 147,743.30 is: 203,881.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,602.02 : 370,663.06 = 147,743.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,602.02/370,663.06 = 147,743.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,602.02x = 370,663.06 × 147,743.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,602.02x = 54,762,982,933.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,762,982,933.78/268,602.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,881.50

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