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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,556.23, 370,610.07 and 146,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,556.23, 370,610.07 and 146,049.76 is: 201,550.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,556.23 : 370,610.07 = 146,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,556.23/370,610.07 = 146,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,556.23x = 370,610.07 × 146,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,556.23x = 54,127,511,163.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,127,511,163.75/268,556.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,550.01

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