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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,043.88, 368,506.32 and 146,161.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,043.88, 368,506.32 and 146,161.74 is: 201,695.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,043.88 : 368,506.32 = 146,161.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,043.88/368,506.32 = 146,161.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,043.88x = 368,506.32 × 146,161.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,043.88x = 53,861,524,932.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,861,524,932.20/267,043.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,695.41

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