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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,651.74, 370,727.71 and 147,785.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,651.74, 370,727.71 and 147,785.37 is: 203,937.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,651.74 : 370,727.71 = 147,785.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,651.74/370,727.71 = 147,785.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,651.74x = 370,727.71 × 147,785.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,651.74x = 54,788,129,199.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,788,129,199.04/268,651.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,937.37

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