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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,617.68, 367,932.60 and 145,757.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,617.68, 367,932.60 and 145,757.04 is: 201,144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,617.68 : 367,932.60 = 145,757.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,617.68/367,932.60 = 145,757.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,617.68x = 367,932.60 × 145,757.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,617.68x = 53,628,766,695.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,628,766,695.50/266,617.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,144.83

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