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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,913.97, 368,340.82 and 146,055.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,913.97, 368,340.82 and 146,055.22 is: 201,555.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,913.97 : 368,340.82 = 146,055.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,913.97/368,340.82 = 146,055.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,913.97x = 368,340.82 × 146,055.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,913.97x = 53,798,098,214.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,798,098,214.09/266,913.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,555.95

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