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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,613.94, 370,679.43 and 147,755.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,613.94, 370,679.43 and 147,755.19 is: 203,897.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,613.94 : 370,679.43 = 147,755.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,613.94/370,679.43 = 147,755.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,613.94x = 370,679.43 × 147,755.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,613.94x = 54,769,809,608.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,769,809,608.74/268,613.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,897.87

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