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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,638.84, 370,722.45 and 147,789.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,638.84, 370,722.45 and 147,789.33 is: 203,949.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,638.84 : 370,722.45 = 147,789.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,638.84/370,722.45 = 147,789.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,638.84x = 370,722.45 × 147,789.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,638.84x = 54,788,822,501.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,788,822,501.46/268,638.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,949.74

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