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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,568.79, 370,627.44 and 146,062.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,568.79, 370,627.44 and 146,062.29 is: 201,567.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,568.79 : 370,627.44 = 146,062.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,568.79/370,627.44 = 146,062.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,568.79x = 370,627.44 × 146,062.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,568.79x = 54,134,692,623.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,134,692,623.24/268,568.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,567.33

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