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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,460.17, 370,482.36 and 145,960.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,460.17, 370,482.36 and 145,960.84 is: 201,429.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,460.17 : 370,482.36 = 145,960.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,460.17/370,482.36 = 145,960.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,460.17x = 370,482.36 × 145,960.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,460.17x = 54,075,914,302.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,075,914,302.57/268,460.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,429.93

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