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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,042.24, 367,146.07 and 145,191.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,042.24, 367,146.07 and 145,191.29 is: 200,368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,042.24 : 367,146.07 = 145,191.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,042.24/367,146.07 = 145,191.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,042.24x = 367,146.07 × 145,191.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,042.24x = 53,306,409,323.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,306,409,323.02/266,042.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,368.22

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