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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,730.93, 370,851.32 and 147,874.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,730.93, 370,851.32 and 147,874.82 is: 204,068.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,730.93 : 370,851.32 = 147,874.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,730.93/370,851.32 = 147,874.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,730.93x = 370,851.32 × 147,874.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,730.93x = 54,839,569,598.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,839,569,598.13/268,730.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,068.70

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