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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,734.00, 370,843.67 and 147,863.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,734.00, 370,843.67 and 147,863.98 is: 204,047.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,734.00 : 370,843.67 = 147,863.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,734.00/370,843.67 = 147,863.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,734.00x = 370,843.67 × 147,863.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,734.00x = 54,834,421,005.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,834,421,005.49/268,734.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,047.20

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