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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,012.52, 367,098.32 and 145,156.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,012.52, 367,098.32 and 145,156.30 is: 200,316.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,012.52 : 367,098.32 = 145,156.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,012.52/367,098.32 = 145,156.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,012.52x = 367,098.32 × 145,156.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,012.52x = 53,286,633,867.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,286,633,867.42/266,012.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,316.26

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