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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,123.06, 368,629.92 and 146,272.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,123.06, 368,629.92 and 146,272.01 is: 201,855.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,123.06 : 368,629.92 = 146,272.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,123.06/368,629.92 = 146,272.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,123.06x = 368,629.92 × 146,272.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,123.06x = 53,920,237,501.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,920,237,501.39/267,123.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,855.42

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