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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,823.16, 370,973.02 and 147,961.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,823.16, 370,973.02 and 147,961.85 is: 204,185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,823.16 : 370,973.02 = 147,961.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,823.16/370,973.02 = 147,961.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,823.16x = 370,973.02 × 147,961.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,823.16x = 54,889,851,744.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,889,851,744.61/268,823.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,185.72

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