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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,929.28, 368,362.45 and 146,070.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,929.28, 368,362.45 and 146,070.60 is: 201,577.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,929.28 : 368,362.45 = 146,070.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,929.28/368,362.45 = 146,070.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,929.28x = 368,362.45 × 146,070.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,929.28x = 53,806,922,342.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,806,922,342.43/266,929.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,577.44

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