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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,948.24, 368,388.52 and 146,089.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,948.24, 368,388.52 and 146,089.60 is: 201,603.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,948.24 : 368,388.52 = 146,089.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,948.24/368,388.52 = 146,089.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,948.24x = 368,388.52 × 146,089.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,948.24x = 53,817,730,245.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,817,730,245.20/266,948.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,603.62

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