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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,968.30, 368,411.30 and 146,107.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,968.30, 368,411.30 and 146,107.14 is: 201,625.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,968.30 : 368,411.30 = 146,107.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,968.30/368,411.30 = 146,107.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,968.30x = 368,411.30 × 146,107.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,968.30x = 53,827,521,386.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,827,521,386.68/266,968.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,625.14

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