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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,318.56, 368,915.10 and 146,460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,318.56, 368,915.10 and 146,460.08 is: 202,123.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,318.56 : 368,915.10 = 146,460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,318.56/368,915.10 = 146,460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,318.56x = 368,915.10 × 146,460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,318.56x = 54,031,335,059.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,031,335,059.21/267,318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,123.40

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