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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,678.95, 370,776.93 and 147,817.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,678.95, 370,776.93 and 147,817.64 is: 203,988.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,678.95 : 370,776.93 = 147,817.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,678.95/370,776.93 = 147,817.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,678.95x = 370,776.93 × 147,817.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,678.95x = 54,807,369,046.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,807,369,046.05/268,678.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,988.33

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