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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,533.92, 367,825.32 and 145,672.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,533.92, 367,825.32 and 145,672.56 is: 201,032.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,533.92 : 367,825.32 = 145,672.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,533.92/367,825.32 = 145,672.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,533.92x = 367,825.32 × 145,672.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,533.92x = 53,582,055,997.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,582,055,997.22/266,533.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,032.78

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