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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,139.64, 367,273.43 and 145,281.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,139.64, 367,273.43 and 145,281.03 is: 200,488.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,139.64 : 367,273.43 = 145,281.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,139.64/367,273.43 = 145,281.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,139.64x = 367,273.43 × 145,281.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,139.64x = 53,357,862,202.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,357,862,202.03/266,139.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,488.22

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