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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,918.04, 368,344.98 and 146,057.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,918.04, 368,344.98 and 146,057.04 is: 201,557.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,918.04 : 368,344.98 = 146,057.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,918.04/368,344.98 = 146,057.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,918.04x = 368,344.98 × 146,057.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,918.04x = 53,799,377,477.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,799,377,477.66/266,918.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,557.67

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