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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,383.40, 368,983.17 and 146,522.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,383.40, 368,983.17 and 146,522.04 is: 202,197.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,383.40 : 368,983.17 = 146,522.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,383.40/368,983.17 = 146,522.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,383.40x = 368,983.17 × 146,522.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,383.40x = 54,064,166,794.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,064,166,794.07/267,383.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,197.17

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