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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,571.36, 367,878.36 and 145,720.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,571.36, 367,878.36 and 145,720.84 is: 201,100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,571.36 : 367,878.36 = 145,720.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,571.36/367,878.36 = 145,720.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,571.36x = 367,878.36 × 145,720.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,571.36x = 53,607,543,637.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,607,543,637.02/266,571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,100.16

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