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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,921.22, 368,351.27 and 146,062.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,921.22, 368,351.27 and 146,062.52 is: 201,566.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,921.22 : 368,351.27 = 146,062.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,921.22/368,351.27 = 146,062.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,921.22x = 368,351.27 × 146,062.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,921.22x = 53,802,312,169.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,802,312,169.33/266,921.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,566.26

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