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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,074.29, 368,562.63 and 146,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,074.29, 368,562.63 and 146,223.40 is: 201,788.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,074.29 : 368,562.63 = 146,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,074.29/368,562.63 = 146,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,074.29x = 368,562.63 × 146,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,074.29x = 53,892,480,871.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,892,480,871.54/267,074.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,788.35

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