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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,750.52, 368,102.07 and 145,868.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,750.52, 368,102.07 and 145,868.31 is: 201,290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,750.52 : 368,102.07 = 145,868.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,750.52/368,102.07 = 145,868.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,750.52x = 368,102.07 × 145,868.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,750.52x = 53,694,426,858.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,694,426,858.40/266,750.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,290.80

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