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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,031.37, 368,504.28 and 146,173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,031.37, 368,504.28 and 146,173.70 is: 201,720.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,031.37 : 368,504.28 = 146,173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,031.37/368,504.28 = 146,173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,031.37x = 368,504.28 × 146,173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,031.37x = 53,865,632,230.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,865,632,230.91/267,031.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,720.24

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