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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,637.54, 370,708.11 and 147,771.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,637.54, 370,708.11 and 147,771.17 is: 203,917.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,637.54 : 370,708.11 = 147,771.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,637.54/370,708.11 = 147,771.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,637.54x = 370,708.11 × 147,771.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,637.54x = 54,779,969,289.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,779,969,289.65/268,637.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,917.78

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