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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,603.02, 370,664.43 and 147,744.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,603.02, 370,664.43 and 147,744.30 is: 203,882.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,603.02 : 370,664.43 = 147,744.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,603.02/370,664.43 = 147,744.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,603.02x = 370,664.43 × 147,744.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,603.02x = 54,763,556,745.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,763,556,745.25/268,603.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,882.88

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