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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,216.68, 368,759.18 and 146,357.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,216.68, 368,759.18 and 146,357.94 is: 201,974.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,216.68 : 368,759.18 = 146,357.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,216.68/368,759.18 = 146,357.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,216.68x = 368,759.18 × 146,357.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,216.68x = 53,970,833,940.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,970,833,940.89/267,216.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,974.05

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