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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,227.27, 368,773.72 and 146,370.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,227.27, 368,773.72 and 146,370.58 is: 201,991.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,227.27 : 368,773.72 = 146,370.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,227.27/368,773.72 = 146,370.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,227.27x = 368,773.72 × 146,370.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,227.27x = 53,977,623,285.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,977,623,285.16/267,227.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,991.45

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