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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,667.63, 370,761.32 and 147,806.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,667.63, 370,761.32 and 147,806.31 is: 203,972.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,667.63 : 370,761.32 = 147,806.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,667.63/370,761.32 = 147,806.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,667.63x = 370,761.32 × 147,806.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,667.63x = 54,800,861,860.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,800,861,860.90/268,667.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,972.70

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