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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,143.99, 368,659.29 and 144,637.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,143.99, 368,659.29 and 144,637.67 is: 199,600.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,143.99 : 368,659.29 = 144,637.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,143.99/368,659.29 = 144,637.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,143.99x = 368,659.29 × 144,637.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,143.99x = 53,322,018,886.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,322,018,886.16/267,143.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,600.30

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