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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,315.87, 368,895.89 and 146,461.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,315.87, 368,895.89 and 146,461.73 is: 202,117.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,315.87 : 368,895.89 = 146,461.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,315.87/368,895.89 = 146,461.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,315.87x = 368,895.89 × 146,461.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,315.87x = 54,029,131,527.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,029,131,527.68/267,315.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,117.19

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