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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,118.59, 368,612.22 and 146,257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,118.59, 368,612.22 and 146,257.68 is: 201,829.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,118.59 : 368,612.22 = 146,257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,118.59/368,612.22 = 146,257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,118.59x = 368,612.22 × 146,257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,118.59x = 53,912,368,116.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,912,368,116.85/267,118.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,829.34

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