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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,377.58, 368,975.24 and 146,516.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,377.58, 368,975.24 and 146,516.26 is: 202,189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,377.58 : 368,975.24 = 146,516.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,377.58/368,975.24 = 146,516.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,377.58x = 368,975.24 × 146,516.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,377.58x = 54,060,872,197.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,060,872,197.40/267,377.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,189.25

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