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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,049.58, 368,537.13 and 146,190.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,049.58, 368,537.13 and 146,190.87 is: 201,748.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,049.58 : 368,537.13 = 146,190.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,049.58/368,537.13 = 146,190.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,049.58x = 368,537.13 × 146,190.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,049.58x = 53,876,763,662.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,876,763,662.00/267,049.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,748.17

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