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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,997.78, 368,451.36 and 146,136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,997.78, 368,451.36 and 146,136.24 is: 201,664.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,997.78 : 368,451.36 = 146,136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,997.78/368,451.36 = 146,136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,997.78x = 368,451.36 × 146,136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,997.78x = 53,844,096,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,844,096,373.29/266,997.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,664.96

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