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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,962.79, 368,403.72 and 146,101.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,962.79, 368,403.72 and 146,101.65 is: 201,617.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,962.79 : 368,403.72 = 146,101.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,962.79/368,403.72 = 146,101.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,962.79x = 368,403.72 × 146,101.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,962.79x = 53,824,391,358.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,824,391,358.14/266,962.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,617.58

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