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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,096.92, 367,210.74 and 145,237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,096.92, 367,210.74 and 145,237.27 is: 200,425.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,096.92 : 367,210.74 = 145,237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,096.92/367,210.74 = 145,237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,096.92x = 367,210.74 × 145,237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,096.92x = 53,332,685,392.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,332,685,392.28/266,096.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,425.79

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