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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,972.28, 368,416.83 and 146,111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,972.28, 368,416.83 and 146,111.16 is: 201,630.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,972.28 : 368,416.83 = 146,111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,972.28/368,416.83 = 146,111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,972.28x = 368,416.83 × 146,111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,972.28x = 53,829,810,394.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,829,810,394.82/266,972.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,630.71

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