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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,752.52, 368,104.83 and 145,870.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,752.52, 368,104.83 and 145,870.31 is: 201,293.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,752.52 : 368,104.83 = 145,870.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,752.52/368,104.83 = 145,870.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,752.52x = 368,104.83 × 145,870.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,752.52x = 53,695,565,664.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,695,565,664.60/266,752.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,293.56

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