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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,069.45, 368,555.94 and 146,218.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,069.45, 368,555.94 and 146,218.41 is: 201,781.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,069.45 : 368,555.94 = 146,218.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,069.45/368,555.94 = 146,218.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,069.45x = 368,555.94 × 146,218.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,069.45x = 53,889,662,994.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,889,662,994.54/267,069.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,781.46

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