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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,315, 368,894.68 and 146,460.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,315, 368,894.68 and 146,460.88 is: 202,116.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,315 : 368,894.68 = 146,460.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,315/368,894.68 = 146,460.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,315x = 368,894.68 × 146,460.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,315x = 54,028,639,460.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,028,639,460.12/267,315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,116.00

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