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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,017.14, 368,484.20 and 146,166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,017.14, 368,484.20 and 146,166.14 is: 201,709.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,017.14 : 368,484.20 = 146,166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,017.14/368,484.20 = 146,166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,017.14x = 368,484.20 × 146,166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,017.14x = 53,859,914,451.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,859,914,451.61/267,017.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,709.58

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