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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,059.30, 367,148.34 and 145,199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,059.30, 367,148.34 and 145,199.62 is: 200,368.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,059.30 : 367,148.34 = 145,199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,059.30/367,148.34 = 145,199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,059.30x = 367,148.34 × 145,199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,059.30x = 53,309,799,451.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,309,799,451.63/266,059.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,368.11

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