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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,510.27, 367,785.14 and 145,651.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,510.27, 367,785.14 and 145,651.52 is: 200,999.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,510.27 : 367,785.14 = 145,651.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,510.27/367,785.14 = 145,651.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,510.27x = 367,785.14 × 145,651.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,510.27x = 53,568,465,229.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,568,465,229.75/266,510.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,999.63

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