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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,568.06, 370,626.37 and 146,061.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,568.06, 370,626.37 and 146,061.56 is: 201,566.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,568.06 : 370,626.37 = 146,061.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,568.06/370,626.37 = 146,061.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,568.06x = 370,626.37 × 146,061.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,568.06x = 54,134,266,340.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,134,266,340.75/268,568.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,566.29

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