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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,529.58, 370,573.14 and 146,022.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,529.58, 370,573.14 and 146,022.33 is: 201,512.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,529.58 : 370,573.14 = 146,022.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,529.58/370,573.14 = 146,022.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,529.58x = 370,573.14 × 146,022.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,529.58x = 54,111,953,338.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,111,953,338.22/268,529.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,512.08

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