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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,816.93, 368,207.24 and 145,958.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,816.93, 368,207.24 and 145,958.18 is: 201,422.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,816.93 : 368,207.24 = 145,958.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,816.93/368,207.24 = 145,958.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,816.93x = 368,207.24 × 145,958.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,816.93x = 53,742,858,613.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,742,858,613.22/266,816.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,422.22

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