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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,125.31, 368,633.03 and 146,274.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,125.31, 368,633.03 and 146,274.26 is: 201,858.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,125.31 : 368,633.03 = 146,274.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,125.31/368,633.03 = 146,274.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,125.31x = 368,633.03 × 146,274.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,125.31x = 53,921,521,100.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,921,521,100.27/267,125.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,858.53

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