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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,261.56, 368,821.02 and 146,407.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,261.56, 368,821.02 and 146,407.15 is: 202,041.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,261.56 : 368,821.02 = 146,407.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,261.56/368,821.02 = 146,407.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,261.56x = 368,821.02 × 146,407.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,261.56x = 53,998,033,333.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,998,033,333.73/267,261.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,041.90

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