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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,816.15, 368,206.16 and 145,957.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,816.15, 368,206.16 and 145,957.41 is: 201,421.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,816.15 : 368,206.16 = 145,957.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,816.15/368,206.16 = 145,957.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,816.15x = 368,206.16 × 145,957.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,816.15x = 53,742,417,459.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,742,417,459.65/266,816.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,421.16

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