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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,825.96, 369,596.88 and 146,968.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,825.96, 369,596.88 and 146,968.20 is: 202,814.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,825.96 : 369,596.88 = 146,968.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,825.96/369,596.88 = 146,968.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,825.96x = 369,596.88 × 146,968.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,825.96x = 54,318,988,179.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,318,988,179.22/267,825.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,814.50

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