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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,170.64, 367,315.56 and 146,938.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,170.64, 367,315.56 and 146,938.64 is: 202,775.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,170.64 : 367,315.56 = 146,938.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,170.64/367,315.56 = 146,938.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,170.64x = 367,315.56 × 146,938.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,170.64x = 53,972,848,837.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,972,848,837.24/266,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,775.37

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