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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,958.78, 368,398.17 and 146,097.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,958.78, 368,398.17 and 146,097.60 is: 201,611.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,958.78 : 368,398.17 = 146,097.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,958.78/368,398.17 = 146,097.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,958.78x = 368,398.17 × 146,097.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,958.78x = 53,822,088,481.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,822,088,481.39/266,958.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,611.98

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