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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,666.56, 370,759.85 and 147,805.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,666.56, 370,759.85 and 147,805.25 is: 203,971.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,666.56 : 370,759.85 = 147,805.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,666.56/370,759.85 = 147,805.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,666.56x = 370,759.85 × 147,805.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,666.56x = 54,800,252,319.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,800,252,319.21/268,666.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,971.24

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