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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,517.84, 367,790.28 and 145,657.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,517.84, 367,790.28 and 145,657.68 is: 201,005.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,517.84 : 367,790.28 = 145,657.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,517.84/367,790.28 = 145,657.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,517.84x = 367,790.28 × 145,657.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,517.84x = 53,571,478,911.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,571,478,911.35/266,517.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,005.23

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