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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,816.42, 370,963.80 and 147,955.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,816.42, 370,963.80 and 147,955.12 is: 204,176.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,816.42 : 370,963.80 = 147,955.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,816.42/370,963.80 = 147,955.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,816.42x = 370,963.80 × 147,955.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,816.42x = 54,885,993,544.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,885,993,544.66/268,816.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,176.49

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