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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,212.82, 368,740.54 and 146,354.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,212.82, 368,740.54 and 146,354.64 is: 201,962.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,212.82 : 368,740.54 = 146,354.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,212.82/368,740.54 = 146,354.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,212.82x = 368,740.54 × 146,354.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,212.82x = 53,966,888,253.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,966,888,253.33/267,212.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,962.20

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