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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,734.61, 370,853.03 and 147,883.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,734.61, 370,853.03 and 147,883.73 is: 204,079.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,734.61 : 370,853.03 = 147,883.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,734.61/370,853.03 = 147,883.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,734.61x = 370,853.03 × 147,883.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,734.61x = 54,843,127,873.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,843,127,873.65/268,734.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,079.14

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