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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,191.96, 368,725.38 and 144,685.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,191.96, 368,725.38 and 144,685.67 is: 199,666.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,191.96 : 368,725.38 = 144,685.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,191.96/368,725.38 = 144,685.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,191.96x = 368,725.38 × 144,685.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,191.96x = 53,349,278,651.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,349,278,651.30/267,191.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,666.48

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