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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,962.15, 368,407.91 and 146,103.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,962.15, 368,407.91 and 146,103.37 is: 201,622.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,962.15 : 368,407.91 = 146,103.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,962.15/368,407.91 = 146,103.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,962.15x = 368,407.91 × 146,103.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,962.15x = 53,825,635,343.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,825,635,343.62/266,962.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,622.72

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