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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,115.24, 368,618.88 and 146,256.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,115.24, 368,618.88 and 146,256.45 is: 201,833.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,115.24 : 368,618.88 = 146,256.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,115.24/368,618.88 = 146,256.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,115.24x = 368,618.88 × 146,256.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,115.24x = 53,912,888,791.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,912,888,791.78/267,115.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,833.82

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