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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,671.03, 370,766.01 and 147,809.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,671.03, 370,766.01 and 147,809.73 is: 203,977.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,671.03 : 370,766.01 = 147,809.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,671.03/370,766.01 = 147,809.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,671.03x = 370,766.01 × 147,809.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,671.03x = 54,802,823,274.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,802,823,274.66/268,671.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,977.42

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