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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,597.80, 367,905.69 and 145,740.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,597.80, 367,905.69 and 145,740.52 is: 201,122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,597.80 : 367,905.69 = 145,740.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,597.80/367,905.69 = 145,740.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,597.80x = 367,905.69 × 145,740.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,597.80x = 53,618,766,571.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,618,766,571.56/266,597.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,122.31

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