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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,903.97, 368,311.59 and 146,021.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,903.97, 368,311.59 and 146,021.19 is: 201,500.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,903.97 : 368,311.59 = 146,021.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,903.97/368,311.59 = 146,021.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,903.97x = 368,311.59 × 146,021.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,903.97x = 53,781,296,662.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,781,296,662.59/266,903.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,500.55

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