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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,141.36, 367,261.05 and 145,259.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,141.36, 367,261.05 and 145,259.19 is: 200,450.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,141.36 : 367,261.05 = 145,259.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,141.36/367,261.05 = 145,259.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,141.36x = 367,261.05 × 145,259.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,141.36x = 53,348,042,641.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,348,042,641.55/266,141.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,450.03

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