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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,316.37, 368,896.58 and 146,462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,316.37, 368,896.58 and 146,462.24 is: 202,117.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,316.37 : 368,896.58 = 146,462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,316.37/368,896.58 = 146,462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,316.37x = 368,896.58 × 146,462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,316.37x = 54,029,419,435.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,029,419,435.14/267,316.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,117.89

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