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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,085.47, 368,579.04 and 146,238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,085.47, 368,579.04 and 146,238 is: 201,809.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,085.47 : 368,579.04 = 146,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,085.47/368,579.04 = 146,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,085.47x = 368,579.04 × 146,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,085.47x = 53,900,261,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,900,261,651.52/267,085.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,809.04

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