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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,955, 368,397.84 and 146,096.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,955, 368,397.84 and 146,096.34 is: 201,612.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,955 : 368,397.84 = 146,096.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,955/368,397.84 = 146,096.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,955x = 368,397.84 × 146,096.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,955x = 53,821,576,087.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,821,576,087.91/266,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,612.92

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