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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,002.97, 368,464.85 and 146,145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,002.97, 368,464.85 and 146,145.20 is: 201,680.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,002.97 : 368,464.85 = 146,145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,002.97/368,464.85 = 146,145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,002.97x = 368,464.85 × 146,145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,002.97x = 53,849,367,171.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,849,367,171.21/267,002.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,680.78

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