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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,603.69, 370,665.25 and 147,744.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,603.69, 370,665.25 and 147,744.94 is: 203,883.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,603.69 : 370,665.25 = 147,744.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,603.69/370,665.25 = 147,744.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,603.69x = 370,665.25 × 147,744.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,603.69x = 54,763,915,121.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,763,915,121.34/268,603.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,883.70

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