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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,773.53, 370,899.32 and 147,914.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,773.53, 370,899.32 and 147,914.64 is: 204,117.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,773.53 : 370,899.32 = 147,914.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,773.53/370,899.32 = 147,914.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,773.53x = 370,899.32 × 147,914.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,773.53x = 54,861,438,654.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,861,438,654.47/268,773.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,117.72

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