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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,910.88, 368,341.68 and 146,062.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,910.88, 368,341.68 and 146,062.88 is: 201,569.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,910.88 : 368,341.68 = 146,062.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,910.88/368,341.68 = 146,062.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,910.88x = 368,341.68 × 146,062.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,910.88x = 53,801,046,604.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,801,046,604.84/266,910.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,569.33

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