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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,593.27, 367,898.74 and 145,735.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,593.27, 367,898.74 and 145,735.10 is: 201,114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,593.27 : 367,898.74 = 145,735.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,593.27/367,898.74 = 145,735.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,593.27x = 367,898.74 × 145,735.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,593.27x = 53,615,757,824.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,615,757,824.28/266,593.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,114.45

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