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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,821.91, 370,971.29 and 147,960.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,821.91, 370,971.29 and 147,960.59 is: 204,184.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,821.91 : 370,971.29 = 147,960.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,821.91/370,971.29 = 147,960.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,821.91x = 370,971.29 × 147,960.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,821.91x = 54,889,131,543.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,889,131,543.22/268,821.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,184.00

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