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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,318.37, 368,899.34 and 146,464.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,318.37, 368,899.34 and 146,464.24 is: 202,120.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,318.37 : 368,899.34 = 146,464.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,318.37/368,899.34 = 146,464.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,318.37x = 368,899.34 × 146,464.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,318.37x = 54,030,561,469.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,030,561,469.60/267,318.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,120.65

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