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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,777.84, 370,918.28 and 147,918

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,777.84, 370,918.28 and 147,918 is: 204,129.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,777.84 : 370,918.28 = 147,918 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,777.84/370,918.28 = 147,918/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,777.84x = 370,918.28 × 147,918
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,777.84x = 54,865,490,141.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,865,490,141.04/268,777.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,129.52

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