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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,822.40, 369,618.28 and 146,987

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,822.40, 369,618.28 and 146,987 is: 202,854.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,822.40 : 369,618.28 = 146,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,822.40/369,618.28 = 146,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,822.40x = 369,618.28 × 146,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,822.40x = 54,329,082,122.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,329,082,122.36/267,822.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,854.88

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