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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,017.65, 368,493.71 and 146,159.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,017.65, 368,493.71 and 146,159.01 is: 201,704.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,017.65 : 368,493.71 = 146,159.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,017.65/368,493.71 = 146,159.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,017.65x = 368,493.71 × 146,159.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,017.65x = 53,858,675,114.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,858,675,114.03/267,017.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,704.55

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