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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,964.93, 368,403.39 and 146,103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,964.93, 368,403.39 and 146,103.62 is: 201,618.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,964.93 : 368,403.39 = 146,103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,964.93/368,403.39 = 146,103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,964.93x = 368,403.39 × 146,103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,964.93x = 53,825,067,057.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,825,067,057.25/266,964.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,618.49

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