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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,816.20, 370,966.32 and 146,309.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,816.20, 370,966.32 and 146,309.46 is: 201,907.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,816.20 : 370,966.32 = 146,309.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,816.20/370,966.32 = 146,309.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,816.20x = 370,966.32 × 146,309.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,816.20x = 54,275,881,957.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,275,881,957.39/268,816.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,907.04

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