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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,117.49, 367,251.03 and 145,265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,117.49, 367,251.03 and 145,265.94 is: 200,471.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,117.49 : 367,251.03 = 145,265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,117.49/367,251.03 = 145,265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,117.49x = 367,251.03 × 145,265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,117.49x = 53,349,066,088.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,349,066,088.92/266,117.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,471.85

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