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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,005.48, 368,466.57 and 144,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,005.48, 368,466.57 and 144,497.60 is: 199,406.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,005.48 : 368,466.57 = 144,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,005.48/368,466.57 = 144,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,005.48x = 368,466.57 × 144,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,005.48x = 53,242,535,045.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,242,535,045.23/267,005.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,406.15

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