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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,755.59, 370,873.41 and 147,885.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,755.59, 370,873.41 and 147,885.57 is: 204,076.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,755.59 : 370,873.41 = 147,885.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,755.59/370,873.41 = 147,885.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,755.59x = 370,873.41 × 147,885.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,755.59x = 54,846,825,635.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,846,825,635.69/268,755.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,076.97

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