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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,275.37, 368,840.16 and 146,421.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,275.37, 368,840.16 and 146,421.03 is: 202,061.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,275.37 : 368,840.16 = 146,421.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,275.37/368,840.16 = 146,421.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,275.37x = 368,840.16 × 146,421.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,275.37x = 54,005,956,132.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,005,956,132.56/267,275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,061.10

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