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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,096.49, 368,579.14 and 146,214.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,096.49, 368,579.14 and 146,214.62 is: 201,768.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,096.49 : 368,579.14 = 146,214.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,096.49/368,579.14 = 146,214.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,096.49x = 368,579.14 × 146,214.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,096.49x = 53,891,658,895.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,891,658,895.03/267,096.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,768.50

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