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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,024.32, 368,494.12 and 146,173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,024.32, 368,494.12 and 146,173.34 is: 201,719.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,024.32 : 368,494.12 = 146,173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,024.32/368,494.12 = 146,173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,024.32x = 368,494.12 × 146,173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,024.32x = 53,864,016,290.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,864,016,290.76/267,024.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,719.51

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