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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,667.88, 370,761.66 and 147,806.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,667.88, 370,761.66 and 147,806.56 is: 203,973.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,667.88 : 370,761.66 = 147,806.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,667.88/370,761.66 = 147,806.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,667.88x = 370,761.66 × 147,806.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,667.88x = 54,801,005,544.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,801,005,544.49/268,667.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,973.04

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