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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,119.59, 368,613.60 and 146,258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,119.59, 368,613.60 and 146,258.68 is: 201,830.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,119.59 : 368,613.60 = 146,258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,119.59/368,613.60 = 146,258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,119.59x = 368,613.60 × 146,258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,119.59x = 53,912,938,566.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,912,938,566.05/267,119.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,830.72

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