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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,927.41, 368,359.80 and 146,068.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,927.41, 368,359.80 and 146,068.72 is: 201,574.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,927.41 : 368,359.80 = 146,068.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,927.41/368,359.80 = 146,068.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,927.41x = 368,359.80 × 146,068.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,927.41x = 53,805,844,485.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,805,844,485.46/266,927.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,574.82

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