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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,782.15, 370,919.43 and 147,923.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,782.15, 370,919.43 and 147,923.40 is: 204,134.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,782.15 : 370,919.43 = 147,923.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,782.15/370,919.43 = 147,923.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,782.15x = 370,919.43 × 147,923.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,782.15x = 54,867,663,211.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,867,663,211.66/268,782.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,134.33

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