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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,824.90, 370,975.43 and 147,963.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,824.90, 370,975.43 and 147,963.59 is: 204,188.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,824.90 : 370,975.43 = 147,963.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,824.90/370,975.43 = 147,963.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,824.90x = 370,975.43 × 147,963.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,824.90x = 54,890,853,829.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,890,853,829.90/268,824.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,188.13

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