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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,421.48, 369,046.38 and 146,554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,421.48, 369,046.38 and 146,554.72 is: 202,248.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,421.48 : 369,046.38 = 146,554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,421.48/369,046.38 = 146,554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,421.48x = 369,046.38 × 146,554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,421.48x = 54,085,488,887.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,085,488,887.91/267,421.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,248.11

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