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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,671.15, 370,758.53 and 146,159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,671.15, 370,758.53 and 146,159.66 is: 201,696.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,671.15 : 370,758.53 = 146,159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,671.15/370,758.53 = 146,159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,671.15x = 370,758.53 × 146,159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,671.15x = 54,189,941,979.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,189,941,979.20/268,671.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,696.17

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