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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,524.02, 367,803.79 and 145,666.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,524.02, 367,803.79 and 145,666.76 is: 201,020.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,524.02 : 367,803.79 = 145,666.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,524.02/367,803.79 = 145,666.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,524.02x = 367,803.79 × 145,666.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,524.02x = 53,576,784,201.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,576,784,201.83/266,524.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,020.47

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