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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,676.11, 370,773.06 and 147,814.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,676.11, 370,773.06 and 147,814.81 is: 203,984.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,676.11 : 370,773.06 = 147,814.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,676.11/370,773.06 = 147,814.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,676.11x = 370,773.06 × 147,814.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,676.11x = 54,805,749,417.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,805,749,417.02/268,676.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,984.45

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