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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,936.22, 368,371.99 and 146,077.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,936.22, 368,371.99 and 146,077.51 is: 201,586.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,936.22 : 368,371.99 = 146,077.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,936.22/368,371.99 = 146,077.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,936.22x = 368,371.99 × 146,077.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,936.22x = 53,810,863,052.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,810,863,052.94/266,936.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,586.97

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