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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,950.24, 368,391.28 and 146,091.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,950.24, 368,391.28 and 146,091.60 is: 201,606.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,950.24 : 368,391.28 = 146,091.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,950.24/368,391.28 = 146,091.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,950.24x = 368,391.28 × 146,091.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,950.24x = 53,818,871,521.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,818,871,521.25/266,950.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,606.38

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