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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,306.84, 368,894.52 and 146,458.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,306.84, 368,894.52 and 146,458.62 is: 202,118.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,306.84 : 368,894.52 = 146,458.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,306.84/368,894.52 = 146,458.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,306.84x = 368,894.52 × 146,458.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,306.84x = 54,027,782,324.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,027,782,324.76/267,306.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,118.97

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