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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,878.06, 368,288.44 and 146,017.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,878.06, 368,288.44 and 146,017.61 is: 201,502.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,878.06 : 368,288.44 = 146,017.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,878.06/368,288.44 = 146,017.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,878.06x = 368,288.44 × 146,017.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,878.06x = 53,776,595,957.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,776,595,957.99/266,878.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,502.50

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