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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,022.21, 367,099.24 and 145,160.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,022.21, 367,099.24 and 145,160.49 is: 200,315.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,022.21 : 367,099.24 = 145,160.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,022.21/367,099.24 = 145,160.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,022.21x = 367,099.24 × 145,160.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,022.21x = 53,288,305,557.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,288,305,557.03/266,022.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,315.25

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