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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,042.31, 367,146.18 and 145,191.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,042.31, 367,146.18 and 145,191.39 is: 200,368.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,042.31 : 367,146.18 = 145,191.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,042.31/367,146.18 = 145,191.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,042.31x = 367,146.18 × 145,191.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,042.31x = 53,306,464,207.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,306,464,207.39/266,042.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,368.37

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