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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,847.52, 370,996.08 and 147,985.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,847.52, 370,996.08 and 147,985.80 is: 204,212.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,847.52 : 370,996.08 = 147,985.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,847.52/370,996.08 = 147,985.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,847.52x = 370,996.08 × 147,985.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,847.52x = 54,902,151,695.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,902,151,695.66/268,847.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,212.97

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