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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,521.23, 369,171.31 and 146,658.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,521.23, 369,171.31 and 146,658.38 is: 202,384.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,521.23 : 369,171.31 = 146,658.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,521.23/369,171.31 = 146,658.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,521.23x = 369,171.31 × 146,658.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,521.23x = 54,142,065,533.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,142,065,533.79/267,521.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,384.19

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