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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,055.30, 367,142.83 and 145,195.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,055.30, 367,142.83 and 145,195.61 is: 200,362.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,055.30 : 367,142.83 = 145,195.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,055.30/367,142.83 = 145,195.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,055.30x = 367,142.83 × 145,195.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,055.30x = 53,307,524,960.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,307,524,960.27/266,055.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,362.57

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