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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,930.57, 368,364.12 and 146,071.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,930.57, 368,364.12 and 146,071.82 is: 201,579.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,930.57 : 368,364.12 = 146,071.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,930.57/368,364.12 = 146,071.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,930.57x = 368,364.12 × 146,071.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,930.57x = 53,807,617,431.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,807,617,431.10/266,930.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,579.08

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