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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,273.40, 368,837.71 and 146,412.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,273.40, 368,837.71 and 146,412.03 is: 202,048.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,273.40 : 368,837.71 = 146,412.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,273.40/368,837.71 = 146,412.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,273.40x = 368,837.71 × 146,412.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,273.40x = 54,002,277,861.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,002,277,861.65/267,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,048.83

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