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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,228.27, 368,775.10 and 146,371.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,228.27, 368,775.10 and 146,371.58 is: 201,992.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,228.27 : 368,775.10 = 146,371.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,228.27/368,775.10 = 146,371.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,228.27x = 368,775.10 × 146,371.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,228.27x = 53,978,194,051.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,978,194,051.66/267,228.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,992.83

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