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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,085.71, 368,579.36 and 146,238.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,085.71, 368,579.36 and 146,238.26 is: 201,809.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,085.71 : 368,579.36 = 146,238.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,085.71/368,579.36 = 146,238.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,085.71x = 368,579.36 × 146,238.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,085.71x = 53,900,402,801.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,900,402,801.01/267,085.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,809.38

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