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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,629.07, 370,708.99 and 147,779.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,629.07, 370,708.99 and 147,779.55 is: 203,936.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,629.07 : 370,708.99 = 147,779.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,629.07/370,708.99 = 147,779.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,629.07x = 370,708.99 × 147,779.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,629.07x = 54,783,207,723.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,783,207,723.15/268,629.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,936.26

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