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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,832.42, 370,985.82 and 147,971.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,832.42, 370,985.82 and 147,971.12 is: 204,198.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,832.42 : 370,985.82 = 147,971.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,832.42/370,985.82 = 147,971.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,832.42x = 370,985.82 × 147,971.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,832.42x = 54,895,187,289.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,895,187,289.52/268,832.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,198.54

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