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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,117.62, 368,622.23 and 146,258.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,117.62, 368,622.23 and 146,258.87 is: 201,837.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,117.62 : 368,622.23 = 146,258.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,117.62/368,622.23 = 146,258.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,117.62x = 368,622.23 × 146,258.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,117.62x = 53,914,268,242.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,914,268,242.27/267,117.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,837.19

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