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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,752.22, 370,868.76 and 147,882.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,752.22, 370,868.76 and 147,882.20 is: 204,072.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,752.22 : 370,868.76 = 147,882.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,752.22/370,868.76 = 147,882.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,752.22x = 370,868.76 × 147,882.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,752.22x = 54,844,886,285.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,844,886,285.73/268,752.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,072.31

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