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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,862.48, 368,268.72 and 146,001.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,862.48, 368,268.72 and 146,001.52 is: 201,481.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,862.48 : 368,268.72 = 146,001.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,862.48/368,268.72 = 146,001.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,862.48x = 368,268.72 × 146,001.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,862.48x = 53,767,792,888.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,767,792,888.45/266,862.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,481.28

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