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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,682.53, 368,019.37 and 145,822.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,682.53, 368,019.37 and 145,822.57 is: 201,233.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,682.53 : 368,019.37 = 145,822.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,682.53/368,019.37 = 145,822.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,682.53x = 368,019.37 × 145,822.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,682.53x = 53,665,530,343.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,665,530,343.18/266,682.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,233.77

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