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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,339.89, 368,928.98 and 146,485.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,339.89, 368,928.98 and 146,485.77 is: 202,150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,339.89 : 368,928.98 = 146,485.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,339.89/368,928.98 = 146,485.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,339.89x = 368,928.98 × 146,485.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,339.89x = 54,042,844,144.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,042,844,144.02/267,339.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,150.32

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