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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,679.45, 370,777.62 and 147,818.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,679.45, 370,777.62 and 147,818.14 is: 203,989.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,679.45 : 370,777.62 = 147,818.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,679.45/370,777.62 = 147,818.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,679.45x = 370,777.62 × 147,818.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,679.45x = 54,807,655,549.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,807,655,549.05/268,679.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,989.02

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