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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,597.12, 367,903.12 and 145,738.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,597.12, 367,903.12 and 145,738.40 is: 201,118.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,597.12 : 367,903.12 = 145,738.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,597.12/367,903.12 = 145,738.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,597.12x = 367,903.12 × 145,738.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,597.12x = 53,617,612,063.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,617,612,063.81/266,597.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,118.50

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