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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,125.23, 368,632.76 and 146,266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,125.23, 368,632.76 and 146,266.49 is: 201,847.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,125.23 : 368,632.76 = 146,266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,125.23/368,632.76 = 146,266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,125.23x = 368,632.76 × 146,266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,125.23x = 53,918,619,904.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,918,619,904.21/267,125.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,847.72

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