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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,246.93, 368,800.16 and 144,738.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,246.93, 368,800.16 and 144,738.95 is: 199,739.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,246.93 : 368,800.16 = 144,738.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,246.93/368,800.16 = 144,738.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,246.93x = 368,800.16 × 144,738.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,246.93x = 53,379,745,350.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,379,745,350.54/267,246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,739.41

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