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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,702.46, 368,049.24 and 145,843.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,702.46, 368,049.24 and 145,843.75 is: 201,264.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,702.46 : 368,049.24 = 145,843.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,702.46/368,049.24 = 145,843.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,702.46x = 368,049.24 × 145,843.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,702.46x = 53,677,681,083.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,677,681,083.65/266,702.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,264.29

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