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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,588.24, 367,890.93 and 145,729.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,588.24, 367,890.93 and 145,729.56 is: 201,106.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,588.24 : 367,890.93 = 145,729.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,588.24/367,890.93 = 145,729.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,588.24x = 367,890.93 × 145,729.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,588.24x = 53,612,583,356.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,612,583,356.89/266,588.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,106.34

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