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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,831.52, 369,589.42 and 146,980.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,831.52, 369,589.42 and 146,980.56 is: 202,823.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,831.52 : 369,589.42 = 146,980.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,831.52/369,589.42 = 146,980.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,831.52x = 369,589.42 × 146,980.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,831.52x = 54,322,459,921.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,322,459,921.68/267,831.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,823.25

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