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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,756.32, 368,109.96 and 145,874.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,756.32, 368,109.96 and 145,874.08 is: 201,298.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,756.32 : 368,109.96 = 145,874.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,756.32/368,109.96 = 145,874.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,756.32x = 368,109.96 × 145,874.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,756.32x = 53,697,701,753.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,697,701,753.84/266,756.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,298.70

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