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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,058.49, 368,540.08 and 146,199.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,058.49, 368,540.08 and 146,199.74 is: 201,755.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,058.49 : 368,540.08 = 146,199.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,058.49/368,540.08 = 146,199.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,058.49x = 368,540.08 × 146,199.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,058.49x = 53,880,461,667.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,880,461,667.38/267,058.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,755.29

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