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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,834.72, 369,614.88 and 146,972.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,834.72, 369,614.88 and 146,972.60 is: 202,823.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,834.72 : 369,614.88 = 146,972.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,834.72/369,614.88 = 146,972.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,834.72x = 369,614.88 × 146,972.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,834.72x = 54,323,259,912.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,323,259,912.29/267,834.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,823.82

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