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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,173.46, 368,687.57 and 146,319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,173.46, 368,687.57 and 146,319.84 is: 201,914.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,173.46 : 368,687.57 = 146,319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,173.46/368,687.57 = 146,319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,173.46x = 368,687.57 × 146,319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,173.46x = 53,946,305,520.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,946,305,520.79/267,173.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,914.91

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