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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,931.74, 368,365.83 and 146,073.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,931.74, 368,365.83 and 146,073.02 is: 201,580.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,931.74 : 368,365.83 = 146,073.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,931.74/368,365.83 = 146,073.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,931.74x = 368,365.83 × 146,073.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,931.74x = 53,808,310,173.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,808,310,173.82/266,931.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,580.78

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