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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,829.13, 368,227.10 and 145,967.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,829.13, 368,227.10 and 145,967.82 is: 201,437.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,829.13 : 368,227.10 = 145,967.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,829.13/368,227.10 = 145,967.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,829.13x = 368,227.10 × 145,967.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,829.13x = 53,749,306,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,749,306,131.35/266,829.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,437.18

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