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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,279.40, 368,845.62 and 146,425.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,279.40, 368,845.62 and 146,425.06 is: 202,066.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,279.40 : 368,845.62 = 146,425.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,279.40/368,845.62 = 146,425.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,279.40x = 368,845.62 × 146,425.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,279.40x = 54,008,242,039.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,008,242,039.24/267,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,066.61

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