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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,085.77, 368,578.44 and 146,234.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,085.77, 368,578.44 and 146,234.73 is: 201,803.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,085.77 : 368,578.44 = 146,234.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,085.77/368,578.44 = 146,234.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,085.77x = 368,578.44 × 146,234.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,085.77x = 53,898,968,657.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,898,968,657.22/267,085.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,803.97

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