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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,591.74, 367,896.54 and 145,733.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,591.74, 367,896.54 and 145,733.53 is: 201,112.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,591.74 : 367,896.54 = 145,733.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,591.74/367,896.54 = 145,733.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,591.74x = 367,896.54 × 145,733.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,591.74x = 53,614,861,448.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,614,861,448.99/266,591.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,112.24

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