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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,815.37, 370,965.18 and 146,308.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,815.37, 370,965.18 and 146,308.62 is: 201,905.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,815.37 : 370,965.18 = 146,308.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,815.37/370,965.18 = 146,308.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,815.37x = 370,965.18 × 146,308.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,815.37x = 54,275,403,553.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,275,403,553.85/268,815.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,905.88

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