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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,611.79, 370,686.59 and 146,105.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,611.79, 370,686.59 and 146,105.15 is: 201,626.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,611.79 : 370,686.59 = 146,105.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,611.79/370,686.59 = 146,105.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,611.79x = 370,686.59 × 146,105.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,611.79x = 54,159,219,834.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,159,219,834.94/268,611.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,626.37

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