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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,753.43, 370,870.43 and 147,883.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,753.43, 370,870.43 and 147,883.41 is: 204,073.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,753.43 : 370,870.43 = 147,883.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,753.43/370,870.43 = 147,883.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,753.43x = 370,870.43 × 147,883.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,753.43x = 54,845,585,617.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,845,585,617.04/268,753.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,073.99

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