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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,630.70, 370,722.83 and 147,769.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,630.70, 370,722.83 and 147,769.79 is: 203,929.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,630.70 : 370,722.83 = 147,769.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,630.70/370,722.83 = 147,769.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,630.70x = 370,722.83 × 147,769.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,630.70x = 54,781,632,144.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,781,632,144.84/268,630.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,929.16

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