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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,534.58, 370,580.04 and 146,027.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,534.58, 370,580.04 and 146,027.36 is: 201,519.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,534.58 : 370,580.04 = 146,027.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,534.58/370,580.04 = 146,027.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,534.58x = 370,580.04 × 146,027.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,534.58x = 54,114,824,909.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,114,824,909.89/268,534.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,519.02

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