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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,028.79, 368,499.20 and 146,170.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,028.79, 368,499.20 and 146,170.11 is: 201,714.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,028.79 : 368,499.20 = 146,170.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,028.79/368,499.20 = 146,170.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,028.79x = 368,499.20 × 146,170.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,028.79x = 53,863,567,868.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,863,567,868.06/267,028.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,714.46

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