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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,920.96, 368,350.91 and 146,062.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,920.96, 368,350.91 and 146,062.26 is: 201,565.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,920.96 : 368,350.91 = 146,062.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,920.96/368,350.91 = 146,062.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,920.96x = 368,350.91 × 146,062.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,920.96x = 53,802,166,387.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,802,166,387.66/266,920.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,565.91

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