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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,229.32, 368,771.90 and 144,720.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,229.32, 368,771.90 and 144,720.71 is: 199,712.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,229.32 : 368,771.90 = 144,720.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,229.32/368,771.90 = 144,720.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,229.32x = 368,771.90 × 144,720.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,229.32x = 53,368,930,556.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,368,930,556.44/267,229.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,712.11

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