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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,060.67, 368,543.70 and 146,201.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,060.67, 368,543.70 and 146,201.58 is: 201,758.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,060.67 : 368,543.70 = 146,201.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,060.67/368,543.70 = 146,201.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,060.67x = 368,543.70 × 146,201.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,060.67x = 53,881,671,239.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,881,671,239.05/267,060.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,758.17

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