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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,240.96, 368,778.12 and 146,359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,240.96, 368,778.12 and 146,359.32 is: 201,967.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,240.96 : 368,778.12 = 146,359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,240.96/368,778.12 = 146,359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,240.96x = 368,778.12 × 146,359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,240.96x = 53,974,114,874.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,974,114,874.08/267,240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,967.97

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