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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,573.68, 369,255.96 and 146,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,573.68, 369,255.96 and 146,726 is: 202,484.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,573.68 : 369,255.96 = 146,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,573.68/369,255.96 = 146,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,573.68x = 369,255.96 × 146,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,573.68x = 54,179,449,986.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,179,449,986.96/267,573.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,484.23

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