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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,316.87, 368,897.27 and 146,462.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,316.87, 368,897.27 and 146,462.73 is: 202,118.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,316.87 : 368,897.27 = 146,462.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,316.87/368,897.27 = 146,462.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,316.87x = 368,897.27 × 146,462.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,316.87x = 54,029,701,253.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,029,701,253.75/267,316.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,118.56

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