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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,922.42, 368,352.92 and 146,063.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,922.42, 368,352.92 and 146,063.72 is: 201,567.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,922.42 : 368,352.92 = 146,063.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,922.42/368,352.92 = 146,063.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,922.42x = 368,352.92 × 146,063.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,922.42x = 53,802,995,195.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,802,995,195.98/266,922.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,567.92

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