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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,926.66, 368,358.82 and 146,067.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,926.66, 368,358.82 and 146,067.97 is: 201,573.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,926.66 : 368,358.82 = 146,067.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,926.66/368,358.82 = 146,067.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,926.66x = 368,358.82 × 146,067.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,926.66x = 53,805,425,505.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,805,425,505.13/266,926.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,573.82

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