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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,125.72, 368,617.23 and 146,268.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,125.72, 368,617.23 and 146,268.45 is: 201,841.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,125.72 : 368,617.23 = 146,268.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,125.72/368,617.23 = 146,268.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,125.72x = 368,617.23 × 146,268.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,125.72x = 53,917,070,875.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,917,070,875.39/267,125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,841.56

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