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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,953.52, 368,390.93 and 146,092.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,953.52, 368,390.93 and 146,092.38 is: 201,604.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,953.52 : 368,390.93 = 146,092.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,953.52/368,390.93 = 146,092.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,953.52x = 368,390.93 × 146,092.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,953.52x = 53,819,107,003.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,819,107,003.65/266,953.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,604.79

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