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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,122.31, 368,628.89 and 146,271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,122.31, 368,628.89 and 146,271.26 is: 201,854.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,122.31 : 368,628.89 = 146,271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,122.31/368,628.89 = 146,271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,122.31x = 368,628.89 × 146,271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,122.31x = 53,919,809,638.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,919,809,638.20/267,122.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,854.39

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