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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,327.65, 368,921.33 and 146,468.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,327.65, 368,921.33 and 146,468.56 is: 202,131.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,327.65 : 368,921.33 = 146,468.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,327.65/368,921.33 = 146,468.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,327.65x = 368,921.33 × 146,468.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,327.65x = 54,035,375,958.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,035,375,958.38/267,327.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,131.64

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