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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,682.32, 370,781.58 and 147,821.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,682.32, 370,781.58 and 147,821.02 is: 203,993.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,682.32 : 370,781.58 = 147,821.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,682.32/370,781.58 = 147,821.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,682.32x = 370,781.58 × 147,821.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,682.32x = 54,809,311,352.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,809,311,352.81/268,682.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,993.00

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