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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,637.91, 370,712.88 and 146,126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,637.91, 370,712.88 and 146,126.22 is: 201,650.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,637.91 : 370,712.88 = 146,126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,637.91/370,712.88 = 146,126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,637.91x = 370,712.88 × 146,126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,637.91x = 54,170,871,859.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,170,871,859.71/268,637.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,650.14

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