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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,038.11, 368,501.48 and 146,176.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,038.11, 368,501.48 and 146,176.39 is: 201,717.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,038.11 : 368,501.48 = 146,176.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,038.11/368,501.48 = 146,176.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,038.11x = 368,501.48 × 146,176.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,038.11x = 53,866,214,213.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,866,214,213.55/267,038.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,717.33

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