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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,537.14, 367,811.27 and 145,677.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,537.14, 367,811.27 and 145,677.46 is: 201,029.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,537.14 : 367,811.27 = 145,677.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,537.14/367,811.27 = 145,677.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,537.14x = 367,811.27 × 145,677.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,537.14x = 53,581,811,572.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,581,811,572.97/266,537.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,029.44

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