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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,677.68, 370,767.38 and 146,166.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,677.68, 370,767.38 and 146,166.26 is: 201,705.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,677.68 : 370,767.38 = 146,166.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,677.68/370,767.38 = 146,166.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,677.68x = 370,767.38 × 146,166.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,677.68x = 54,193,678,679.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,193,678,679.93/268,677.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,705.18

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