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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,734.62, 370,842.57 and 146,227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,734.62, 370,842.57 and 146,227.48 is: 201,787.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,734.62 : 370,842.57 = 146,227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,734.62/370,842.57 = 146,227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,734.62x = 370,842.57 × 146,227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,734.62x = 54,227,374,487.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,227,374,487.82/268,734.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,787.83

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