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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,629.83, 370,710.02 and 147,780.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,629.83, 370,710.02 and 147,780.31 is: 203,937.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,629.83 : 370,710.02 = 147,780.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,629.83/370,710.02 = 147,780.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,629.83x = 370,710.02 × 147,780.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,629.83x = 54,783,641,118.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,783,641,118.38/268,629.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,937.29

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