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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,172.07, 368,694.68 and 144,662.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,172.07, 368,694.68 and 144,662.34 is: 199,632.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,172.07 : 368,694.68 = 144,662.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,172.07/368,694.68 = 144,662.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,172.07x = 368,694.68 × 144,662.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,172.07x = 53,336,234,431.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,336,234,431.04/267,172.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,632.53

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