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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,630.77, 370,711.32 and 147,781.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,630.77, 370,711.32 and 147,781.25 is: 203,938.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,630.77 : 370,711.32 = 147,781.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,630.77/370,711.32 = 147,781.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,630.77x = 370,711.32 × 147,781.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,630.77x = 54,784,179,666.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,784,179,666.29/268,630.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,938.59

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