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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,074.52, 368,562.92 and 146,223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,074.52, 368,562.92 and 146,223.48 is: 201,788.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,074.52 : 368,562.92 = 146,223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,074.52/368,562.92 = 146,223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,074.52x = 368,562.92 × 146,223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,074.52x = 53,892,553,126.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,892,553,126.92/267,074.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,788.45

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