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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,775.53, 370,902.07 and 147,916.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,775.53, 370,902.07 and 147,916.64 is: 204,120.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,775.53 : 370,902.07 = 147,916.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,775.53/370,902.07 = 147,916.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,775.53x = 370,902.07 × 147,916.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,775.53x = 54,862,587,963.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,862,587,963.44/268,775.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,120.47

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