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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,075.79, 368,564.70 and 146,224.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,075.79, 368,564.70 and 146,224.90 is: 201,790.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,075.79 : 368,564.70 = 146,224.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,075.79/368,564.70 = 146,224.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,075.79x = 368,564.70 × 146,224.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,075.79x = 53,893,336,401.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,893,336,401.03/267,075.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,790.42

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