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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,146.75, 368,662.50 and 146,295.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,146.75, 368,662.50 and 146,295.42 is: 201,887.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,146.75 : 368,662.50 = 146,295.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,146.75/368,662.50 = 146,295.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,146.75x = 368,662.50 × 146,295.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,146.75x = 53,933,635,275.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,933,635,275.75/267,146.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,887.68

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