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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,962.65, 368,408.60 and 146,103.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,962.65, 368,408.60 and 146,103.87 is: 201,623.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,962.65 : 368,408.60 = 146,103.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,962.65/368,408.60 = 146,103.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,962.65x = 368,408.60 × 146,103.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,962.65x = 53,825,920,359.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,825,920,359.24/266,962.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,623.41

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