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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,730.24, 368,072.84 and 145,847.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,730.24, 368,072.84 and 145,847.52 is: 201,261.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,730.24 : 368,072.84 = 145,847.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,730.24/368,072.84 = 145,847.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,730.24x = 368,072.84 × 145,847.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,730.24x = 53,682,510,893.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,682,510,893.36/266,730.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,261.44

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