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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,230.32, 368,773.28 and 144,721.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,230.32, 368,773.28 and 144,721.71 is: 199,713.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,230.32 : 368,773.28 = 144,721.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,230.32/368,773.28 = 144,721.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,230.32x = 368,773.28 × 144,721.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,230.32x = 53,369,499,683.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,369,499,683.91/267,230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,713.49

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