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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,296.58, 368,868.20 and 146,437.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,296.58, 368,868.20 and 146,437.70 is: 202,083.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,296.58 : 368,868.20 = 146,437.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,296.58/368,868.20 = 146,437.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,296.58x = 368,868.20 × 146,437.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,296.58x = 54,016,208,234.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,016,208,234.61/267,296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,083.42

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