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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,627.07, 370,706.23 and 147,777.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,627.07, 370,706.23 and 147,777.55 is: 203,933.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,627.07 : 370,706.23 = 147,777.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,627.07/370,706.23 = 147,777.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,627.07x = 370,706.23 × 147,777.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,627.07x = 54,782,058,439.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,782,058,439.14/268,627.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,933.50

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