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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,799.10, 370,942.80 and 146,291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,799.10, 370,942.80 and 146,291.94 is: 201,882.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,799.10 : 370,942.80 = 146,291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,799.10/370,942.80 = 146,291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,799.10x = 370,942.80 × 146,291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,799.10x = 54,265,941,109.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,265,941,109.57/268,799.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,882.90

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