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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,030.18, 367,129.44 and 145,179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,030.18, 367,129.44 and 145,179.26 is: 200,351.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,030.18 : 367,129.44 = 145,179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,030.18/367,129.44 = 145,179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,030.18x = 367,129.44 × 145,179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,030.18x = 53,299,582,574.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,299,582,574.03/266,030.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,351.64

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