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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,817.20, 370,967.70 and 146,310.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,817.20, 370,967.70 and 146,310.46 is: 201,908.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,817.20 : 370,967.70 = 146,310.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,817.20/370,967.70 = 146,310.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,817.20x = 370,967.70 × 146,310.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,817.20x = 54,276,454,832.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,276,454,832.14/268,817.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,908.42

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