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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,412.07, 370,415.79 and 145,912.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,412.07, 370,415.79 and 145,912.70 is: 201,363.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,412.07 : 370,415.79 = 145,912.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,412.07/370,415.79 = 145,912.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,412.07x = 370,415.79 × 145,912.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,412.07x = 54,048,368,041.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,048,368,041.53/268,412.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,363.40

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