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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,723.52, 368,078.50 and 145,865.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,723.52, 368,078.50 and 145,865.04 is: 201,293.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,723.52 : 368,078.50 = 145,865.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,723.52/368,078.50 = 145,865.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,723.52x = 368,078.50 × 145,865.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,723.52x = 53,689,785,125.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,689,785,125.64/266,723.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,293.78

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