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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,650.02, 370,743.70 and 147,794.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,650.02, 370,743.70 and 147,794.58 is: 203,960.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,650.02 : 370,743.70 = 147,794.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,650.02/370,743.70 = 147,794.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,650.02x = 370,743.70 × 147,794.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,650.02x = 54,793,909,429.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,793,909,429.15/268,650.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,960.19

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