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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,700.92, 368,041.72 and 145,840.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,700.92, 368,041.72 and 145,840.84 is: 201,257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,700.92 : 368,041.72 = 145,840.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,700.92/368,041.72 = 145,840.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,700.92x = 368,041.72 × 145,840.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,700.92x = 53,675,513,599.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,675,513,599.84/266,700.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,257.32

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