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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,132.88, 368,651.71 and 146,285.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,132.88, 368,651.71 and 146,285.63 is: 201,878.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,132.88 : 368,651.71 = 146,285.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,132.88/368,651.71 = 146,285.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,132.88x = 368,651.71 × 146,285.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,132.88x = 53,928,447,647.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,928,447,647.93/267,132.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,878.74

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