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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,844.54, 371,002.66 and 147,983.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,844.54, 371,002.66 and 147,983.24 is: 204,215.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,844.54 : 371,002.66 = 147,983.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,844.54/371,002.66 = 147,983.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,844.54x = 371,002.66 × 147,983.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,844.54x = 54,902,175,675.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,902,175,675.42/268,844.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,215.33

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