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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,132.26, 368,642.34 and 146,273.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,132.26, 368,642.34 and 146,273.45 is: 201,857.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,132.26 : 368,642.34 = 146,273.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,132.26/368,642.34 = 146,273.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,132.26x = 368,642.34 × 146,273.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,132.26x = 53,922,585,044.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,922,585,044.66/267,132.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,857.25

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