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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,063.59, 367,175.45 and 145,212.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,063.59, 367,175.45 and 145,212.58 is: 200,397.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,063.59 : 367,175.45 = 145,212.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,063.59/367,175.45 = 145,212.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,063.59x = 367,175.45 × 145,212.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,063.59x = 53,318,494,407.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,318,494,407.16/266,063.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,397.56

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