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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,071.14, 368,556.39 and 146,214.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,071.14, 368,556.39 and 146,214.45 is: 201,774.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,071.14 : 368,556.39 = 146,214.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,071.14/368,556.39 = 146,214.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,071.14x = 368,556.39 × 146,214.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,071.14x = 53,888,269,857.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,888,269,857.84/267,071.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,774.96

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