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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,015.46, 368,481.06 and 146,155.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,015.46, 368,481.06 and 146,155.67 is: 201,694.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,015.46 : 368,481.06 = 146,155.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,015.46/368,481.06 = 146,155.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,015.46x = 368,481.06 × 146,155.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,015.46x = 53,855,596,206.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,855,596,206.61/267,015.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,694.67

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