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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,554.08, 370,598.28 and 146,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,554.08, 370,598.28 and 146,043.20 is: 201,536.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,554.08 : 370,598.28 = 146,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,554.08/370,598.28 = 146,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,554.08x = 370,598.28 × 146,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,554.08x = 54,123,358,725.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,123,358,725.70/268,554.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,536.16

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