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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,756.52, 368,110.35 and 145,874.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,756.52, 368,110.35 and 145,874.31 is: 201,299.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,756.52 : 368,110.35 = 145,874.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,756.52/368,110.35 = 145,874.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,756.52x = 368,110.35 × 145,874.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,756.52x = 53,697,843,310.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,697,843,310.11/266,756.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,299.08

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