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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,835.57, 370,978.95 and 147,953.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,835.57, 370,978.95 and 147,953.75 is: 204,168.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,835.57 : 370,978.95 = 147,953.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,835.57/370,978.95 = 147,953.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,835.57x = 370,978.95 × 147,953.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,835.57x = 54,887,726,823.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,887,726,823.56/268,835.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,168.39

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