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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,825.94, 370,976.85 and 147,964.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,825.94, 370,976.85 and 147,964.62 is: 204,189.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,825.94 : 370,976.85 = 147,964.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,825.94/370,976.85 = 147,964.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,825.94x = 370,976.85 × 147,964.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,825.94x = 54,891,448,639.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,891,448,639.05/268,825.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,189.56

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