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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,014.14, 368,488.86 and 146,155.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,014.14, 368,488.86 and 146,155.51 is: 201,699.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,014.14 : 368,488.86 = 146,155.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,014.14/368,488.86 = 146,155.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,014.14x = 368,488.86 × 146,155.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,014.14x = 53,856,677,262.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,856,677,262.62/267,014.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,699.72

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