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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,586.73, 367,889.65 and 145,728.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,586.73, 367,889.65 and 145,728.52 is: 201,105.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,586.73 : 367,889.65 = 145,728.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,586.73/367,889.65 = 145,728.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,586.73x = 367,889.65 × 145,728.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,586.73x = 53,612,012,933.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,612,012,933.77/266,586.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,105.33

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