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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,723.84, 370,827.78 and 146,216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,723.84, 370,827.78 and 146,216.72 is: 201,773.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,723.84 : 370,827.78 = 146,216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,723.84/370,827.78 = 146,216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,723.84x = 370,827.78 × 146,216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,723.84x = 54,221,223,573.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,221,223,573.01/268,723.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,773.03

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