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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,043.96, 367,138.98 and 145,182.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,043.96, 367,138.98 and 145,182.78 is: 200,351.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,043.96 : 367,138.98 = 145,182.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,043.96/367,138.98 = 145,182.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,043.96x = 367,138.98 × 145,182.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,043.96x = 53,302,257,762.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,302,257,762.76/266,043.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,351.32

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