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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,970.24, 368,419.20 and 146,116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,970.24, 368,419.20 and 146,116.56 is: 201,641.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,970.24 : 368,419.20 = 146,116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,970.24/368,419.20 = 146,116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,970.24x = 368,419.20 × 146,116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,970.24x = 53,832,146,141.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,832,146,141.95/266,970.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,641.00

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