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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,671.10, 370,751.38 and 147,792.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,671.10, 370,751.38 and 147,792.73 is: 203,945.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,671.10 : 370,751.38 = 147,792.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,671.10/370,751.38 = 147,792.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,671.10x = 370,751.38 × 147,792.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,671.10x = 54,794,358,601.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,794,358,601.47/268,671.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,945.86

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