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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,839.65, 369,629.38 and 146,985.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,839.65, 369,629.38 and 146,985.26 is: 202,845.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,839.65 : 369,629.38 = 146,985.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,839.65/369,629.38 = 146,985.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,839.65x = 369,629.38 × 146,985.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,839.65x = 54,330,071,079.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,330,071,079.55/267,839.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,845.51

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