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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,746.81, 370,879.39 and 147,896.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,746.81, 370,879.39 and 147,896.83 is: 204,102.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,746.81 : 370,879.39 = 147,896.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,746.81/370,879.39 = 147,896.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,746.81x = 370,879.39 × 147,896.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,746.81x = 54,851,886,093.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,851,886,093.33/268,746.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,102.46

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