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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,934.50, 368,369.62 and 146,075.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,934.50, 368,369.62 and 146,075.78 is: 201,584.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,934.50 : 368,369.62 = 146,075.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,934.50/368,369.62 = 146,075.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,934.50x = 368,369.62 × 146,075.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,934.50x = 53,809,879,569.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,809,879,569.80/266,934.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,584.58

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