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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,150.54, 367,287.58 and 145,291.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,150.54, 367,287.58 and 145,291.79 is: 200,502.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,150.54 : 367,287.58 = 145,291.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,150.54/367,287.58 = 145,291.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,150.54x = 367,287.58 × 145,291.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,150.54x = 53,363,869,942.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,363,869,942.97/266,150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,502.58

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