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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,496.27, 370,517.74 and 145,984.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,496.27, 370,517.74 and 145,984.78 is: 201,455.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,496.27 : 370,517.74 = 145,984.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,496.27/370,517.74 = 145,984.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,496.27x = 370,517.74 × 145,984.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,496.27x = 54,089,951,679.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,089,951,679.35/268,496.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,455.13

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