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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,932.49, 368,366.87 and 146,073.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,932.49, 368,366.87 and 146,073.77 is: 201,581.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,932.49 : 368,366.87 = 146,073.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,932.49/368,366.87 = 146,073.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,932.49x = 368,366.87 × 146,073.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,932.49x = 53,808,737,634.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,808,737,634.55/266,932.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,581.82

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