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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,583.24, 367,883.96 and 145,724.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,583.24, 367,883.96 and 145,724.64 is: 201,099.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,583.24 : 367,883.96 = 145,724.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,583.24/367,883.96 = 145,724.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,583.24x = 367,883.96 × 145,724.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,583.24x = 53,609,757,632.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,609,757,632.77/266,583.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,099.51

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