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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,183.32, 368,713.55 and 144,677.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,183.32, 368,713.55 and 144,677.04 is: 199,654.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,183.32 : 368,713.55 = 144,677.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,183.32/368,713.55 = 144,677.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,183.32x = 368,713.55 × 144,677.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,183.32x = 53,344,385,021.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,344,385,021.89/267,183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,654.62

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