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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,667.82, 370,761.57 and 147,806.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,667.82, 370,761.57 and 147,806.51 is: 203,972.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,667.82 : 370,761.57 = 147,806.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,667.82/370,761.57 = 147,806.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,667.82x = 370,761.57 × 147,806.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,667.82x = 54,800,971,850.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,800,971,850.01/268,667.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,972.97

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