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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,818.52, 370,966.63 and 147,957.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,818.52, 370,966.63 and 147,957.21 is: 204,179.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,818.52 : 370,966.63 = 147,957.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,818.52/370,966.63 = 147,957.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,818.52x = 370,966.63 × 147,957.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,818.52x = 54,887,188,685.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,887,188,685.58/268,818.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,179.34

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