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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,183.70, 368,712.75 and 146,332.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,183.70, 368,712.75 and 146,332.51 is: 201,938.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,183.70 : 368,712.75 = 146,332.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,183.70/368,712.75 = 146,332.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,183.70x = 368,712.75 × 146,332.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,183.70x = 53,954,662,176.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,954,662,176.50/267,183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,938.45

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