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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,721.26, 369,458.19 and 146,862.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,721.26, 369,458.19 and 146,862.78 is: 202,672.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,721.26 : 369,458.19 = 146,862.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,721.26/369,458.19 = 146,862.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,721.26x = 369,458.19 × 146,862.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,721.26x = 54,259,656,877.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,259,656,877.17/267,721.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,672.20

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