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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,216.93, 368,759.52 and 146,358.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,216.93, 368,759.52 and 146,358.18 is: 201,974.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,216.93 : 368,759.52 = 146,358.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,216.93/368,759.52 = 146,358.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,216.93x = 368,759.52 × 146,358.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,216.93x = 53,970,972,204.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,970,972,204.87/267,216.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,974.37

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