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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,873.33, 368,282.09 and 146,013.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,873.33, 368,282.09 and 146,013.23 is: 201,496.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,873.33 : 368,282.09 = 146,013.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,873.33/368,282.09 = 146,013.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,873.33x = 368,282.09 × 146,013.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,873.33x = 53,774,058,797.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,774,058,797.79/266,873.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,496.56

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