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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,059.67, 368,542.32 and 146,200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,059.67, 368,542.32 and 146,200.58 is: 201,756.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,059.67 : 368,542.32 = 146,200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,059.67/368,542.32 = 146,200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,059.67x = 368,542.32 × 146,200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,059.67x = 53,881,100,938.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,881,100,938.55/267,059.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,756.79

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