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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,932.25, 368,366.52 and 146,073.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,932.25, 368,366.52 and 146,073.53 is: 201,581.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,932.25 : 368,366.52 = 146,073.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,932.25/368,366.52 = 146,073.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,932.25x = 368,366.52 × 146,073.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,932.25x = 53,808,596,068.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,808,596,068.38/266,932.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,581.48

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