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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,571.83, 367,869.09 and 145,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,571.83, 367,869.09 and 145,713.60 is: 201,084.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,571.83 : 367,869.09 = 145,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,571.83/367,869.09 = 145,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,571.83x = 367,869.09 × 145,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,571.83x = 53,603,529,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,603,529,432.62/266,571.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,084.75

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