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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,513.42, 370,542.48 and 146,003.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,513.42, 370,542.48 and 146,003.14 is: 201,481.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,513.42 : 370,542.48 = 146,003.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,513.42/370,542.48 = 146,003.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,513.42x = 370,542.48 × 146,003.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,513.42x = 54,100,365,583.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,100,365,583.39/268,513.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,481.05

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