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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,602.52, 370,663.75 and 147,743.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,602.52, 370,663.75 and 147,743.80 is: 203,882.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,602.52 : 370,663.75 = 147,743.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,602.52/370,663.75 = 147,743.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,602.52x = 370,663.75 × 147,743.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,602.52x = 54,763,270,208.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,763,270,208.53/268,602.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,882.19

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