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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,048.84, 367,155.12 and 145,197.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,048.84, 367,155.12 and 145,197.88 is: 200,377.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,048.84 : 367,155.12 = 145,197.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,048.84/367,155.12 = 145,197.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,048.84x = 367,155.12 × 145,197.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,048.84x = 53,310,145,055.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,310,145,055.15/266,048.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,377.29

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