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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,752.97, 370,869.80 and 147,882.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,752.97, 370,869.80 and 147,882.95 is: 204,073.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,752.97 : 370,869.80 = 147,882.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,752.97/370,869.80 = 147,882.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,752.97x = 370,869.80 × 147,882.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,752.97x = 54,845,317,496.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,845,317,496.15/268,752.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,073.35

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