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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,630.84, 370,711.41 and 147,781.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,630.84, 370,711.41 and 147,781.32 is: 203,938.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,630.84 : 370,711.41 = 147,781.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,630.84/370,711.41 = 147,781.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,630.84x = 370,711.41 × 147,781.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,630.84x = 54,784,221,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,784,221,508.86/268,630.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,938.69

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