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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,706.73, 368,055.27 and 145,848.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,706.73, 368,055.27 and 145,848.09 is: 201,270.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,706.73 : 368,055.27 = 145,848.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,706.73/368,055.27 = 145,848.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,706.73x = 368,055.27 × 145,848.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,706.73x = 53,680,158,143.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,680,158,143.93/266,706.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,270.35

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