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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,111.87, 368,614.47 and 146,260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,111.87, 368,614.47 and 146,260.80 is: 201,839.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,111.87 : 368,614.47 = 146,260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,111.87/368,614.47 = 146,260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,111.87x = 368,614.47 × 146,260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,111.87x = 53,913,847,273.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,913,847,273.78/267,111.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,839.95

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