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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,572.55, 367,870.11 and 145,714.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,572.55, 367,870.11 and 145,714.34 is: 201,085.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,572.55 : 367,870.11 = 145,714.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,572.55/367,870.11 = 145,714.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,572.55x = 367,870.11 × 145,714.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,572.55x = 53,603,950,657.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,603,950,657.62/266,572.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,085.78

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