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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,233.87, 368,782.83 and 146,377.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,233.87, 368,782.83 and 146,377.17 is: 202,000.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,233.87 : 368,782.83 = 146,377.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,233.87/368,782.83 = 146,377.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,233.87x = 368,782.83 × 146,377.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,233.87x = 53,981,386,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,981,386,999.99/267,233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,000.54

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