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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,763.08, 370,892.60 and 147,912.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,763.08, 370,892.60 and 147,912.16 is: 204,118.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,763.08 : 370,892.60 = 147,912.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,763.08/370,892.60 = 147,912.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,763.08x = 370,892.60 × 147,912.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,763.08x = 54,859,525,594.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,859,525,594.02/268,763.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,118.53

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