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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,579.81, 367,880.16 and 145,721.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,579.81, 367,880.16 and 145,721.58 is: 201,095.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,579.81 : 367,880.16 = 145,721.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,579.81/367,880.16 = 145,721.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,579.81x = 367,880.16 × 145,721.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,579.81x = 53,608,078,165.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,608,078,165.85/266,579.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,095.80

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