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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,016.45, 368,483.25 and 146,165.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,016.45, 368,483.25 and 146,165.46 is: 201,708.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,016.45 : 368,483.25 = 146,165.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,016.45/368,483.25 = 146,165.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,016.45x = 368,483.25 × 146,165.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,016.45x = 53,859,523,738.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,859,523,738.55/267,016.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,708.63

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