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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,525.13, 367,803.80 and 145,666.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,525.13, 367,803.80 and 145,666.38 is: 201,019.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,525.13 : 367,803.80 = 145,666.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,525.13/367,803.80 = 145,666.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,525.13x = 367,803.80 × 145,666.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,525.13x = 53,576,648,883.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,576,648,883.74/266,525.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,019.12

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