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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,820.42, 370,969.32 and 147,959.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,820.42, 370,969.32 and 147,959.12 is: 204,182.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,820.42 : 370,969.32 = 147,959.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,820.42/370,969.32 = 147,959.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,820.42x = 370,969.32 × 147,959.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,820.42x = 54,888,294,134.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,888,294,134.20/268,820.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,182.01

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