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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,131.62, 368,649.98 and 146,284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,131.62, 368,649.98 and 146,284.38 is: 201,877.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,131.62 : 368,649.98 = 146,284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,131.62/368,649.98 = 146,284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,131.62x = 368,649.98 × 146,284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,131.62x = 53,927,734,401.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,927,734,401.31/267,131.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,877.02

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