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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,638.91, 370,714.26 and 146,127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,638.91, 370,714.26 and 146,127.22 is: 201,651.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,638.91 : 370,714.26 = 146,127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,638.91/370,714.26 = 146,127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,638.91x = 370,714.26 × 146,127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,638.91x = 54,171,444,228.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,171,444,228.16/268,638.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,651.52

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