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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,314.25, 368,893.65 and 146,460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,314.25, 368,893.65 and 146,460.12 is: 202,114.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,314.25 : 368,893.65 = 146,460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,314.25/368,893.65 = 146,460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,314.25x = 368,893.65 × 146,460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,314.25x = 54,028,208,246.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,028,208,246.24/267,314.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,114.96

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