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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,050.58, 368,538.51 and 146,191.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,050.58, 368,538.51 and 146,191.87 is: 201,749.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,050.58 : 368,538.51 = 146,191.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,050.58/368,538.51 = 146,191.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,050.58x = 368,538.51 × 146,191.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,050.58x = 53,877,333,943.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,877,333,943.91/267,050.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,749.55

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