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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,688.22, 370,780.40 and 147,828.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,688.22, 370,780.40 and 147,828.26 is: 203,997.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,688.22 : 370,780.40 = 147,828.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,688.22/370,780.40 = 147,828.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,688.22x = 370,780.40 × 147,828.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,688.22x = 54,811,821,374.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,811,821,374.10/268,688.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,997.86

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