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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,754.47, 370,871.87 and 147,884.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,754.47, 370,871.87 and 147,884.45 is: 204,075.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,754.47 : 370,871.87 = 147,884.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,754.47/370,871.87 = 147,884.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,754.47x = 370,871.87 × 147,884.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,754.47x = 54,846,179,921.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,846,179,921.64/268,754.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,075.42

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