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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,145.96, 368,661.42 and 146,294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,145.96, 368,661.42 and 146,294.64 is: 201,886.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,145.96 : 368,661.42 = 146,294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,145.96/368,661.42 = 146,294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,145.96x = 368,661.42 × 146,294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,145.96x = 53,933,189,442.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,933,189,442.83/267,145.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,886.60

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