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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,274.08, 368,837.15 and 146,415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,274.08, 368,837.15 and 146,415.20 is: 202,052.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,274.08 : 368,837.15 = 146,415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,274.08/368,837.15 = 146,415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,274.08x = 368,837.15 × 146,415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,274.08x = 54,003,362,508.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,003,362,508.42/267,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,052.37

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