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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,234.24, 368,783.34 and 146,377.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,234.24, 368,783.34 and 146,377.56 is: 202,001.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,234.24 : 368,783.34 = 146,377.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,234.24/368,783.34 = 146,377.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,234.24x = 368,783.34 × 146,377.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,234.24x = 53,981,605,477.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,981,605,477.85/267,234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,001.08

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