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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,579.68, 369,264.12 and 146,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,579.68, 369,264.12 and 146,732 is: 202,492.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,579.68 : 369,264.12 = 146,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,579.68/369,264.12 = 146,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,579.68x = 369,264.12 × 146,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,579.68x = 54,182,862,855.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,182,862,855.84/267,579.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,492.44

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