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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,952.66, 368,389.74 and 146,091.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,952.66, 368,389.74 and 146,091.52 is: 201,603.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,952.66 : 368,389.74 = 146,091.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,952.66/368,389.74 = 146,091.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,952.66x = 368,389.74 × 146,091.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,952.66x = 53,818,617,069.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,818,617,069.00/266,952.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,603.60

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