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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,952.77, 368,389.89 and 146,091.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,952.77, 368,389.89 and 146,091.62 is: 201,603.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,952.77 : 368,389.89 = 146,091.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,952.77/368,389.89 = 146,091.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,952.77x = 368,389.89 × 146,091.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,952.77x = 53,818,673,979.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,818,673,979.77/266,952.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,603.73

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