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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,783.68, 368,141.52 and 145,918.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,783.68, 368,141.52 and 145,918.72 is: 201,356.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,783.68 : 368,141.52 = 145,918.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,783.68/368,141.52 = 145,918.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,783.68x = 368,141.52 × 145,918.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,783.68x = 53,718,739,377.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,718,739,377.25/266,783.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,356.92

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