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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,752.35, 370,868.93 and 147,882.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,752.35, 370,868.93 and 147,882.32 is: 204,072.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,752.35 : 370,868.93 = 147,882.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,752.35/370,868.93 = 147,882.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,752.35x = 370,868.93 × 147,882.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,752.35x = 54,844,957,784.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,844,957,784.32/268,752.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,072.48

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