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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,289.08, 368,857.86 and 146,430.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,289.08, 368,857.86 and 146,430.24 is: 202,073.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,289.08 : 368,857.86 = 146,430.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,289.08/368,857.86 = 146,430.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,289.08x = 368,857.86 × 146,430.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,289.08x = 54,011,944,965.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,011,944,965.69/267,289.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,073.14

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