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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,835.78, 368,230.35 and 145,975.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,835.78, 368,230.35 and 145,975.68 is: 201,444.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,835.78 : 368,230.35 = 145,975.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,835.78/368,230.35 = 145,975.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,835.78x = 368,230.35 × 145,975.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,835.78x = 53,752,675,737.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,752,675,737.89/266,835.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,444.78

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