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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,298.59, 368,868.98 and 144,788.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,298.59, 368,868.98 and 144,788.64 is: 199,806.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,298.59 : 368,868.98 = 144,788.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,298.59/368,868.98 = 144,788.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,298.59x = 368,868.98 × 144,788.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,298.59x = 53,408,037,952.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,408,037,952.39/267,298.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,806.66

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