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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,571.06, 367,873.29 and 145,708.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,571.06, 367,873.29 and 145,708.98 is: 201,081.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,571.06 : 367,873.29 = 145,708.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,571.06/367,873.29 = 145,708.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,571.06x = 367,873.29 × 145,708.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,571.06x = 53,602,441,855.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,602,441,855.14/266,571.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,081.25

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