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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,733.84, 370,854.04 and 147,872.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,733.84, 370,854.04 and 147,872.12 is: 204,064.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,733.84 : 370,854.04 = 147,872.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,733.84/370,854.04 = 147,872.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,733.84x = 370,854.04 × 147,872.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,733.84x = 54,838,973,105.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,838,973,105.36/268,733.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,064.26

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