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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,575.68, 369,258.72 and 146,728

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,575.68, 369,258.72 and 146,728 is: 202,486.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,575.68 : 369,258.72 = 146,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,575.68/369,258.72 = 146,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,575.68x = 369,258.72 × 146,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,575.68x = 54,180,593,468.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,180,593,468.16/267,575.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,486.99

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