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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,956.49, 368,399.34 and 146,097.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,956.49, 368,399.34 and 146,097.71 is: 201,614.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,956.49 : 368,399.34 = 146,097.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,956.49/368,399.34 = 146,097.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,956.49x = 368,399.34 × 146,097.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,956.49x = 53,822,298,097.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,822,298,097.51/266,956.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,614.50

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