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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,703.56, 370,819.84 and 147,853.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,703.56, 370,819.84 and 147,853.72 is: 204,043.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,703.56 : 370,819.84 = 147,853.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,703.56/370,819.84 = 147,853.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,703.56x = 370,819.84 × 147,853.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,703.56x = 54,827,090,939.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,827,090,939.71/268,703.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,043.04

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