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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,961.68, 368,407.27 and 146,102.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,961.68, 368,407.27 and 146,102.90 is: 201,622.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,961.68 : 368,407.27 = 146,102.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,961.68/368,407.27 = 146,102.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,961.68x = 368,407.27 × 146,102.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,961.68x = 53,825,369,241.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,825,369,241.81/266,961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,622.08

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