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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,316.50, 368,896.75 and 146,462.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,316.50, 368,896.75 and 146,462.36 is: 202,118.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,316.50 : 368,896.75 = 146,462.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,316.50/368,896.75 = 146,462.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,316.50x = 368,896.75 × 146,462.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,316.50x = 54,029,488,601.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,029,488,601.33/267,316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,118.05

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