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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,558.68, 369,235.14 and 146,711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,558.68, 369,235.14 and 146,711 is: 202,463.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,558.68 : 369,235.14 = 146,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,558.68/369,235.14 = 146,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,558.68x = 369,235.14 × 146,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,558.68x = 54,170,856,624.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,170,856,624.54/267,558.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,463.46

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