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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,565.28, 370,622.60 and 146,058.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,565.28, 370,622.60 and 146,058.79 is: 201,562.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,565.28 : 370,622.60 = 146,058.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,565.28/370,622.60 = 146,058.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,565.28x = 370,622.60 × 146,058.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,565.28x = 54,132,688,502.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,132,688,502.65/268,565.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,562.50

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