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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,677.14, 370,774.42 and 147,815.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,677.14, 370,774.42 and 147,815.82 is: 203,985.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,677.14 : 370,774.42 = 147,815.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,677.14/370,774.42 = 147,815.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,677.14x = 370,774.42 × 147,815.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,677.14x = 54,806,324,927.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,806,324,927.32/268,677.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,985.81

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