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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,178.03, 368,706.24 and 144,671.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,178.03, 368,706.24 and 144,671.75 is: 199,647.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,178.03 : 368,706.24 = 144,671.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,178.03/368,706.24 = 144,671.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,178.03x = 368,706.24 × 144,671.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,178.03x = 53,341,376,976.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,341,376,976.72/267,178.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,647.32

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