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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,238.67, 368,794.67 and 146,379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,238.67, 368,794.67 and 146,379.96 is: 202,007.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,238.67 : 368,794.67 = 146,379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,238.67/368,794.67 = 146,379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,238.67x = 368,794.67 × 146,379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,238.67x = 53,984,148,310.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,984,148,310.91/267,238.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,007.25

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