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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,594.80, 367,901.56 and 145,737.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,594.80, 367,901.56 and 145,737.52 is: 201,118.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,594.80 : 367,901.56 = 145,737.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,594.80/367,901.56 = 145,737.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,594.80x = 367,901.56 × 145,737.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,594.80x = 53,617,060,958.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,617,060,958.53/266,594.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,118.18

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