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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,647.18, 370,721.42 and 147,780.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,647.18, 370,721.42 and 147,780.80 is: 203,931.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,647.18 : 370,721.42 = 147,780.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,647.18/370,721.42 = 147,780.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,647.18x = 370,721.42 × 147,780.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,647.18x = 54,785,507,285.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,785,507,285.83/268,647.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,931.08

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