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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,194.46, 368,728.35 and 146,336.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,194.46, 368,728.35 and 146,336.03 is: 201,943.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,194.46 : 368,728.35 = 146,336.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,194.46/368,728.35 = 146,336.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,194.46x = 368,728.35 × 146,336.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,194.46x = 53,958,242,887.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,958,242,887.45/267,194.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,943.72

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