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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,082.46, 368,574.87 and 146,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,082.46, 368,574.87 and 146,235 is: 201,804.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,082.46 : 368,574.87 = 146,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,082.46/368,574.87 = 146,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,082.46x = 368,574.87 × 146,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,082.46x = 53,898,546,114.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,898,546,114.45/267,082.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,804.89

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