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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,011.36, 367,104.51 and 145,159.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,011.36, 367,104.51 and 145,159.27 is: 200,324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,011.36 : 367,104.51 = 145,159.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,011.36/367,104.51 = 145,159.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,011.36x = 367,104.51 × 145,159.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,011.36x = 53,288,622,685.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,288,622,685.31/266,011.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,324.61

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