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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,864.02, 371,040.74 and 146,364.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,864.02, 371,040.74 and 146,364.58 is: 201,987.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,864.02 : 371,040.74 = 146,364.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,864.02/371,040.74 = 146,364.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,864.02x = 371,040.74 × 146,364.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,864.02x = 54,307,222,072.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,307,222,072.99/268,864.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,987.69

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