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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,938.22, 368,374.75 and 146,079.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,938.22, 368,374.75 and 146,079.51 is: 201,589.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,938.22 : 368,374.75 = 146,079.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,938.22/368,374.75 = 146,079.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,938.22x = 368,374.75 × 146,079.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,938.22x = 53,812,002,976.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,812,002,976.37/266,938.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,589.73

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