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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,213.32, 368,741.23 and 146,355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,213.32, 368,741.23 and 146,355.14 is: 201,962.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,213.32 : 368,741.23 = 146,355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,213.32/368,741.23 = 146,355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,213.32x = 368,741.23 × 146,355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,213.32x = 53,967,173,608.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,967,173,608.65/267,213.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,962.89

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