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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,657.68, 367,987.80 and 145,797.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,657.68, 367,987.80 and 145,797.04 is: 201,200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,657.68 : 367,987.80 = 145,797.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,657.68/367,987.80 = 145,797.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,657.68x = 367,987.80 × 145,797.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,657.68x = 53,651,531,996.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,651,531,996.11/266,657.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,200.03

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