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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,276.90, 368,842.20 and 146,422.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,276.90, 368,842.20 and 146,422.50 is: 202,063.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,276.90 : 368,842.20 = 146,422.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,276.90/368,842.20 = 146,422.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,276.90x = 368,842.20 × 146,422.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,276.90x = 54,006,797,029.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,006,797,029.50/267,276.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,063.09

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