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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,051.80, 367,159.26 and 145,200.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,051.80, 367,159.26 and 145,200.85 is: 200,381.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,051.80 : 367,159.26 = 145,200.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,051.80/367,159.26 = 145,200.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,051.80x = 367,159.26 × 145,200.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,051.80x = 53,311,836,263.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,311,836,263.98/266,051.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,381.41

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