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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,961.15, 368,406.53 and 146,102.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,961.15, 368,406.53 and 146,102.37 is: 201,621.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,961.15 : 368,406.53 = 146,102.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,961.15/368,406.53 = 146,102.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,961.15x = 368,406.53 × 146,102.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,961.15x = 53,825,065,592.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,825,065,592.32/266,961.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,621.34

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