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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,771.90, 370,905.51 and 147,921.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,771.90, 370,905.51 and 147,921.94 is: 204,132.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,771.90 : 370,905.51 = 147,921.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,771.90/370,905.51 = 147,921.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,771.90x = 370,905.51 × 147,921.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,771.90x = 54,865,062,595.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,865,062,595.89/268,771.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,132.44

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