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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,858.86, 371,012.49 and 147,997.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,858.86, 371,012.49 and 147,997.65 is: 204,229.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,858.86 : 371,012.49 = 147,997.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,858.86/371,012.49 = 147,997.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,858.86x = 371,012.49 × 147,997.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,858.86x = 54,908,976,640.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,908,976,640.65/268,858.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,229.75

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