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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,096.36, 368,578.98 and 146,214.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,096.36, 368,578.98 and 146,214.51 is: 201,768.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,096.36 : 368,578.98 = 146,214.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,096.36/368,578.98 = 146,214.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,096.36x = 368,578.98 × 146,214.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,096.36x = 53,891,593,114.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,891,593,114.10/267,096.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,768.35

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