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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,184.46, 368,715.09 and 144,678.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,184.46, 368,715.09 and 144,678.17 is: 199,656.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,184.46 : 368,715.09 = 144,678.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,184.46/368,715.09 = 144,678.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,184.46x = 368,715.09 × 144,678.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,184.46x = 53,345,022,629.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,345,022,629.01/267,184.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,656.16

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