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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,155.52, 367,296 and 146,923.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,155.52, 367,296 and 146,923.52 is: 202,755.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,155.52 : 367,296 = 146,923.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,155.52/367,296 = 146,923.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,155.52x = 367,296 × 146,923.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,155.52x = 53,964,421,201.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,964,421,201.92/266,155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,755.22

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