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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,937.22, 368,373.37 and 146,078.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,937.22, 368,373.37 and 146,078.51 is: 201,588.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,937.22 : 368,373.37 = 146,078.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,937.22/368,373.37 = 146,078.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,937.22x = 368,373.37 × 146,078.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,937.22x = 53,811,433,013.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,811,433,013.28/266,937.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,588.35

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