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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,236.68, 368,786.76 and 146,379.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,236.68, 368,786.76 and 146,379.98 is: 202,004.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,236.68 : 368,786.76 = 146,379.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,236.68/368,786.76 = 146,379.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,236.68x = 368,786.76 × 146,379.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,236.68x = 53,982,998,553.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,982,998,553.06/267,236.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,004.45

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