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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,036.92, 368,511.41 and 146,178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,036.92, 368,511.41 and 146,178.28 is: 201,726.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,036.92 : 368,511.41 = 146,178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,036.92/368,511.41 = 146,178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,036.92x = 368,511.41 × 146,178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,036.92x = 53,868,364,074.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,868,364,074.17/267,036.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,726.28

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