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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,159.50, 368,677.48 and 144,651.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,159.50, 368,677.48 and 144,651.28 is: 199,617.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,159.50 : 368,677.48 = 144,651.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,159.50/368,677.48 = 144,651.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,159.50x = 368,677.48 × 144,651.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,159.50x = 53,329,668,665.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,329,668,665.92/267,159.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,617.34

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