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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,602.77, 370,681.56 and 147,753.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,602.77, 370,681.56 and 147,753.41 is: 203,905.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,602.77 : 370,681.56 = 147,753.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,602.77/370,681.56 = 147,753.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,602.77x = 370,681.56 × 147,753.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,602.77x = 54,769,462,660.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,769,462,660.71/268,602.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,905.06

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