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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,823.48, 370,973.45 and 147,962.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,823.48, 370,973.45 and 147,962.16 is: 204,186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,823.48 : 370,973.45 = 147,962.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,823.48/370,973.45 = 147,962.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,823.48x = 370,973.45 × 147,962.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,823.48x = 54,890,032,594.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,890,032,594.75/268,823.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,186.16

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