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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,727.83, 370,845.74 and 147,866.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,727.83, 370,845.74 and 147,866.11 is: 204,055.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,727.83 : 370,845.74 = 147,866.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,727.83/370,845.74 = 147,866.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,727.83x = 370,845.74 × 147,866.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,727.83x = 54,835,516,426.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,835,516,426.42/268,727.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,055.97

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