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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,251.42, 368,793.84 and 146,393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,251.42, 368,793.84 and 146,393.24 is: 202,015.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,251.42 : 368,793.84 = 146,393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,251.42/368,793.84 = 146,393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,251.42x = 368,793.84 × 146,393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,251.42x = 53,988,923,285.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,988,923,285.67/267,251.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,015.48

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