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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,838.44, 369,622.62 and 146,972.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,838.44, 369,622.62 and 146,972.67 is: 202,825.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,838.44 : 369,622.62 = 146,972.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,838.44/369,622.62 = 146,972.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,838.44x = 369,622.62 × 146,972.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,838.44x = 54,324,423,353.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,324,423,353.80/267,838.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,825.34

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