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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,663.94, 370,761.82 and 147,805.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,663.94, 370,761.82 and 147,805.46 is: 203,974.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,663.94 : 370,761.82 = 147,805.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,663.94/370,761.82 = 147,805.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,663.94x = 370,761.82 × 147,805.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,663.94x = 54,800,621,355.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,800,621,355.54/268,663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,974.61

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