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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,736.63, 370,845.33 and 146,229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,736.63, 370,845.33 and 146,229.48 is: 201,790.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,736.63 : 370,845.33 = 146,229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,736.63/370,845.33 = 146,229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,736.63x = 370,845.33 × 146,229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,736.63x = 54,228,519,766.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,228,519,766.33/268,736.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,790.58

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