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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,822.66, 370,972.33 and 147,961.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,822.66, 370,972.33 and 147,961.34 is: 204,185.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,822.66 : 370,972.33 = 147,961.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,822.66/370,972.33 = 147,961.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,822.66x = 370,972.33 × 147,961.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,822.66x = 54,889,563,607.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,889,563,607.25/268,822.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,185.03

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