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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,806.05, 370,949.51 and 147,944.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,806.05, 370,949.51 and 147,944.73 is: 204,162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,806.05 : 370,949.51 = 147,944.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,806.05/370,949.51 = 147,944.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,806.05x = 370,949.51 × 147,944.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,806.05x = 54,880,024,360.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,880,024,360.86/268,806.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,162.17

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