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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,196.32, 368,714.04 and 146,339.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,196.32, 368,714.04 and 146,339.06 is: 201,938.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,196.32 : 368,714.04 = 146,339.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,196.32/368,714.04 = 146,339.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,196.32x = 368,714.04 × 146,339.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,196.32x = 53,957,266,022.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,957,266,022.40/267,196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,938.66

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