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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,667, 370,760.45 and 147,805.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,667, 370,760.45 and 147,805.69 is: 203,971.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,667 : 370,760.45 = 147,805.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,667/370,760.45 = 147,805.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,667x = 370,760.45 × 147,805.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,667x = 54,800,502,283.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,800,502,283.16/268,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,971.84

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