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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,356.97, 370,326.39 and 145,846.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,356.97, 370,326.39 and 145,846.47 is: 201,264.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,356.97 : 370,326.39 = 145,846.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,356.97/370,326.39 = 145,846.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,356.97x = 370,326.39 × 145,846.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,356.97x = 54,010,796,729.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,010,796,729.34/268,356.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,264.74

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