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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,317.38, 368,897.96 and 146,463.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,317.38, 368,897.96 and 146,463.24 is: 202,119.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,317.38 : 368,897.96 = 146,463.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,317.38/368,897.96 = 146,463.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,317.38x = 368,897.96 × 146,463.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,317.38x = 54,029,990,450.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,029,990,450.99/267,317.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,119.26

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