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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,999.24, 368,459.40 and 146,148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,999.24, 368,459.40 and 146,148.18 is: 201,684.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,999.24 : 368,459.40 = 146,148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,999.24/368,459.40 = 146,148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,999.24x = 368,459.40 × 146,148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,999.24x = 53,849,670,713.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,849,670,713.89/266,999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,684.74

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