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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,675.75, 370,772.52 and 147,814.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,675.75, 370,772.52 and 147,814.44 is: 203,983.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,675.75 : 370,772.52 = 147,814.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,675.75/370,772.52 = 147,814.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,675.75x = 370,772.52 × 147,814.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,675.75x = 54,805,532,411.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,805,532,411.19/268,675.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,983.92

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