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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,133.60, 367,261.41 and 145,273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,133.60, 367,261.41 and 145,273.92 is: 200,476.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,133.60 : 367,261.41 = 145,273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,133.60/367,261.41 = 145,273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,133.60x = 367,261.41 × 145,273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,133.60x = 53,353,504,695.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,353,504,695.43/266,133.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,476.39

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