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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,137.92, 368,650.32 and 146,279.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,137.92, 368,650.32 and 146,279.28 is: 201,865.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,137.92 : 368,650.32 = 146,279.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,137.92/368,650.32 = 146,279.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,137.92x = 368,650.32 × 146,279.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,137.92x = 53,925,903,381.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,925,903,381.37/267,137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,865.40

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