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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,055.32, 367,164.13 and 145,204.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,055.32, 367,164.13 and 145,204.36 is: 200,386.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,055.32 : 367,164.13 = 145,204.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,055.32/367,164.13 = 145,204.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,055.32x = 367,164.13 × 145,204.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,055.32x = 53,313,831,785.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,313,831,785.59/266,055.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,386.26

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