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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,567.34, 367,852.77 and 145,707.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,567.34, 367,852.77 and 145,707.60 is: 201,070.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,567.34 : 367,852.77 = 145,707.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,567.34/367,852.77 = 145,707.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,567.34x = 367,852.77 × 145,707.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,567.34x = 53,598,944,270.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,598,944,270.05/266,567.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,070.93

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