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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,712.13, 370,831.65 and 147,862.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,712.13, 370,831.65 and 147,862.29 is: 204,054.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,712.13 : 370,831.65 = 147,862.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,712.13/370,831.65 = 147,862.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,712.13x = 370,831.65 × 147,862.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,712.13x = 54,832,016,973.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,832,016,973.48/268,712.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,054.86

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