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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,717.28, 370,820.57 and 147,847.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,717.28, 370,820.57 and 147,847.25 is: 204,024.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,717.28 : 370,820.57 = 147,847.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,717.28/370,820.57 = 147,847.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,717.28x = 370,820.57 × 147,847.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,717.28x = 54,824,801,705.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,824,801,705.75/268,717.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,024.11

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