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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,706.23, 368,054.58 and 145,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,706.23, 368,054.58 and 145,847.60 is: 201,269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,706.23 : 368,054.58 = 145,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,706.23/368,054.58 = 145,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,706.23x = 368,054.58 × 145,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,706.23x = 53,679,877,162.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,679,877,162.01/266,706.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,269.68

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