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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,854.48, 371,016.12 and 147,993.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,854.48, 371,016.12 and 147,993.12 is: 204,228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,854.48 : 371,016.12 = 147,993.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,854.48/371,016.12 = 147,993.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,854.48x = 371,016.12 × 147,993.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,854.48x = 54,907,833,169.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,907,833,169.09/268,854.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,228.82

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