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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,572.68, 369,254.58 and 146,725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,572.68, 369,254.58 and 146,725 is: 202,482.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,572.68 : 369,254.58 = 146,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,572.68/369,254.58 = 146,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,572.68x = 369,254.58 × 146,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,572.68x = 54,178,878,250.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,178,878,250.50/267,572.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,482.85

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