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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,782.24, 370,942.56 and 147,947.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,782.24, 370,942.56 and 147,947.52 is: 204,180.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,782.24 : 370,942.56 = 147,947.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,782.24/370,942.56 = 147,947.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,782.24x = 370,942.56 × 147,947.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,782.24x = 54,880,031,814.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,880,031,814.45/268,782.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,180.28

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