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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,831.39, 369,594.63 and 146,970.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,831.39, 369,594.63 and 146,970.09 is: 202,811.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,831.39 : 369,594.63 = 146,970.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,831.39/369,594.63 = 146,970.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,831.39x = 369,594.63 × 146,970.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,831.39x = 54,319,356,034.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,319,356,034.62/267,831.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,811.76

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