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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,651.62, 370,724.59 and 147,773.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,651.62, 370,724.59 and 147,773.39 is: 203,919.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,651.62 : 370,724.59 = 147,773.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,651.62/370,724.59 = 147,773.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,651.62x = 370,724.59 × 147,773.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,651.62x = 54,783,229,420.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,783,229,420.66/268,651.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,919.22

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