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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,603.02, 370,681.91 and 147,753.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,603.02, 370,681.91 and 147,753.65 is: 203,905.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,603.02 : 370,681.91 = 147,753.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,603.02/370,681.91 = 147,753.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,603.02x = 370,681.91 × 147,753.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,603.02x = 54,769,605,191.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,769,605,191.47/268,603.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,905.40

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