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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,185.46, 368,716.47 and 144,679.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,185.46, 368,716.47 and 144,679.17 is: 199,657.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,185.46 : 368,716.47 = 144,679.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,185.46/368,716.47 = 144,679.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,185.46x = 368,716.47 × 144,679.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,185.46x = 53,345,592,844.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,345,592,844.93/267,185.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,657.54

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