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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,979.48, 368,417.70 and 146,097.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,979.48, 368,417.70 and 146,097.24 is: 201,606.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,979.48 : 368,417.70 = 146,097.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,979.48/368,417.70 = 146,097.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,979.48x = 368,417.70 × 146,097.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,979.48x = 53,824,809,137.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,824,809,137.15/266,979.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,606.54

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