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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,131.58, 368,641.72 and 146,272.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,131.58, 368,641.72 and 146,272.90 is: 201,856.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,131.58 : 368,641.72 = 146,272.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,131.58/368,641.72 = 146,272.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,131.58x = 368,641.72 × 146,272.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,131.58x = 53,922,293,445.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,922,293,445.39/267,131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,856.68

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