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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,745.67, 370,861.13 and 147,886.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,745.67, 370,861.13 and 147,886.88 is: 204,079.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,745.67 : 370,861.13 = 147,886.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,745.67/370,861.13 = 147,886.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,745.67x = 370,861.13 × 147,886.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,745.67x = 54,845,492,835.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,845,492,835.23/268,745.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,079.54

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