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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,678.68, 370,768.75 and 146,167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,678.68, 370,768.75 and 146,167.26 is: 201,706.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,678.68 : 370,768.75 = 146,167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,678.68/370,768.75 = 146,167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,678.68x = 370,768.75 × 146,167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,678.68x = 54,194,252,281.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,194,252,281.13/268,678.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,706.56

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