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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,527.67, 367,797.51 and 145,670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,527.67, 367,797.51 and 145,670.40 is: 201,019.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,527.67 : 367,797.51 = 145,670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,527.67/367,797.51 = 145,670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,527.67x = 367,797.51 × 145,670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,527.67x = 53,577,210,400.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,577,210,400.70/266,527.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,019.32

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