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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,801.10, 370,945.56 and 146,293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,801.10, 370,945.56 and 146,293.94 is: 201,885.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,801.10 : 370,945.56 = 146,293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,801.10/370,945.56 = 146,293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,801.10x = 370,945.56 × 146,293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,801.10x = 54,267,087,497.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,267,087,497.91/268,801.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,885.66

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