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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,133.38, 368,652.40 and 146,286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,133.38, 368,652.40 and 146,286.13 is: 201,879.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,133.38 : 368,652.40 = 146,286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,133.38/368,652.40 = 146,286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,133.38x = 368,652.40 × 146,286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,133.38x = 53,928,732,911.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,928,732,911.21/267,133.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,879.43

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