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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,390.32, 368,998.32 and 146,539.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,390.32, 368,998.32 and 146,539.20 is: 202,223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,390.32 : 368,998.32 = 146,539.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,390.32/368,998.32 = 146,539.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,390.32x = 368,998.32 × 146,539.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,390.32x = 54,072,718,614.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,072,718,614.14/267,390.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,223.92

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