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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,235.68, 368,785.38 and 146,378.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,235.68, 368,785.38 and 146,378.98 is: 202,003.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,235.68 : 368,785.38 = 146,378.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,235.68/368,785.38 = 146,378.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,235.68x = 368,785.38 × 146,378.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,235.68x = 53,982,427,763.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,982,427,763.31/267,235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,003.07

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