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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,674.51, 370,770.80 and 147,813.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,674.51, 370,770.80 and 147,813.20 is: 203,982.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,674.51 : 370,770.80 = 147,813.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,674.51/370,770.80 = 147,813.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,674.51x = 370,770.80 × 147,813.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,674.51x = 54,804,817,208.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,804,817,208.55/268,674.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,982.20

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