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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,891, 368,314.26 and 146,042.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,891, 368,314.26 and 146,042.87 is: 201,541.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,891 : 368,314.26 = 146,042.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,891/368,314.26 = 146,042.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,891x = 368,314.26 × 146,042.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,891x = 53,789,671,592.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,789,671,592.33/266,891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,541.72

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