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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,109.98, 368,611.71 and 146,251.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,109.98, 368,611.71 and 146,251.23 is: 201,826.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,109.98 : 368,611.71 = 146,251.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,109.98/368,611.71 = 146,251.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,109.98x = 368,611.71 × 146,251.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,109.98x = 53,909,915,979.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,909,915,979.90/267,109.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,826.66

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