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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,733.82, 368,092.65 and 145,875.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,733.82, 368,092.65 and 145,875.34 is: 201,307.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,733.82 : 368,092.65 = 145,875.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,733.82/368,092.65 = 145,875.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,733.82x = 368,092.65 × 145,875.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,733.82x = 53,695,640,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,695,640,470.25/266,733.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,307.96

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