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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,147.09, 368,664.90 and 146,299.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,147.09, 368,664.90 and 146,299.53 is: 201,894.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,147.09 : 368,664.90 = 146,299.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,147.09/368,664.90 = 146,299.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,147.09x = 368,664.90 × 146,299.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,147.09x = 53,935,501,597.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,935,501,597.50/267,147.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,894.40

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