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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,590.74, 367,895.16 and 145,732.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,590.74, 367,895.16 and 145,732.53 is: 201,110.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,590.74 : 367,895.16 = 145,732.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,590.74/367,895.16 = 145,732.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,590.74x = 367,895.16 × 145,732.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,590.74x = 53,614,292,441.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,614,292,441.55/266,590.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,110.86

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