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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,676.14, 370,773.05 and 147,814.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,676.14, 370,773.05 and 147,814.82 is: 203,984.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,676.14 : 370,773.05 = 147,814.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,676.14/370,773.05 = 147,814.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,676.14x = 370,773.05 × 147,814.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,676.14x = 54,805,752,529.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,805,752,529.66/268,676.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,984.44

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