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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,114.77, 368,617.02 and 146,253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,114.77, 368,617.02 and 146,253.86 is: 201,829.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,114.77 : 368,617.02 = 146,253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,114.77/368,617.02 = 146,253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,114.77x = 368,617.02 × 146,253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,114.77x = 53,911,661,027.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,911,661,027.47/267,114.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,829.58

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