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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,575.37, 367,874.02 and 145,717.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,575.37, 367,874.02 and 145,717.16 is: 201,089.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,575.37 : 367,874.02 = 145,717.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,575.37/367,874.02 = 145,717.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,575.37x = 367,874.02 × 145,717.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,575.37x = 53,605,556,703.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,605,556,703.60/266,575.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,089.68

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