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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,241.60, 368,793.51 and 146,384.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,241.60, 368,793.51 and 146,384.87 is: 202,011.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,241.60 : 368,793.51 = 146,384.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,241.60/368,793.51 = 146,384.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,241.60x = 368,793.51 × 146,384.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,241.60x = 53,985,789,699.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,985,789,699.75/267,241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,011.17

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