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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,745.24, 368,094.83 and 145,863.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,745.24, 368,094.83 and 145,863.06 is: 201,283.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,745.24 : 368,094.83 = 145,863.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,745.24/368,094.83 = 145,863.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,745.24x = 368,094.83 × 145,863.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,745.24x = 53,691,437,544.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,691,437,544.66/266,745.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,283.58

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