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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,181.35, 368,710.26 and 146,326.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,181.35, 368,710.26 and 146,326.96 is: 201,931.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,181.35 : 368,710.26 = 146,326.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,181.35/368,710.26 = 146,326.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,181.35x = 368,710.26 × 146,326.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,181.35x = 53,952,250,985.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,952,250,985.83/267,181.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,931.20

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