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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,120.92, 367,248.08 and 145,264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,120.92, 367,248.08 and 145,264.88 is: 200,466.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,120.92 : 367,248.08 = 145,264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,120.92/367,248.08 = 145,264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,120.92x = 367,248.08 × 145,264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,120.92x = 53,348,248,271.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,348,248,271.43/266,120.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,466.20

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