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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,771.40, 370,904.82 and 147,921.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,771.40, 370,904.82 and 147,921.44 is: 204,131.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,771.40 : 370,904.82 = 147,921.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,771.40/370,904.82 = 147,921.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,771.40x = 370,904.82 × 147,921.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,771.40x = 54,864,775,077.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,864,775,077.34/268,771.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,131.75

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