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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,044.26, 367,140.21 and 145,185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,044.26, 367,140.21 and 145,185.54 is: 200,355.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,044.26 : 367,140.21 = 145,185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,044.26/367,140.21 = 145,185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,044.26x = 367,140.21 × 145,185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,044.26x = 53,303,449,644.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,303,449,644.56/266,044.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,355.57

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