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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,618.41, 370,685.97 and 146,106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,618.41, 370,685.97 and 146,106.72 is: 201,623.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,618.41 : 370,685.97 = 146,106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,618.41/370,685.97 = 146,106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,618.41x = 370,685.97 × 146,106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,618.41x = 54,159,711,226.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,159,711,226.72/268,618.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,623.23

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