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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,752.09, 370,868.59 and 147,882.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,752.09, 370,868.59 and 147,882.07 is: 204,072.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,752.09 : 370,868.59 = 147,882.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,752.09/370,868.59 = 147,882.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,752.09x = 370,868.59 × 147,882.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,752.09x = 54,844,814,417.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,844,814,417.48/268,752.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,072.14

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