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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,017.89, 368,485.24 and 146,166.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,017.89, 368,485.24 and 146,166.89 is: 201,710.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,017.89 : 368,485.24 = 146,166.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,017.89/368,485.24 = 146,166.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,017.89x = 368,485.24 × 146,166.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,017.89x = 53,860,342,097.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,860,342,097.50/267,017.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,710.61

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