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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,916.89, 368,345.32 and 146,058.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,916.89, 368,345.32 and 146,058.19 is: 201,560.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,916.89 : 368,345.32 = 146,058.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,916.89/368,345.32 = 146,058.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,916.89x = 368,345.32 × 146,058.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,916.89x = 53,799,849,448.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,799,849,448.16/266,916.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,560.30

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