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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,822.44, 368,212.10 and 145,966.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,822.44, 368,212.10 and 145,966.12 is: 201,431.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,822.44 : 368,212.10 = 145,966.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,822.44/368,212.10 = 145,966.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,822.44x = 368,212.10 × 145,966.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,822.44x = 53,746,491,574.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,746,491,574.05/266,822.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,431.68

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