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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,052.84, 367,160.64 and 145,201.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,052.84, 367,160.64 and 145,201.88 is: 200,382.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,052.84 : 367,160.64 = 145,201.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,052.84/367,160.64 = 145,201.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,052.84x = 367,160.64 × 145,201.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,052.84x = 53,312,415,190.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,312,415,190.00/266,052.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,382.81

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