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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,155.24, 367,288.74 and 145,298.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,155.24, 367,288.74 and 145,298.92 is: 200,509.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,155.24 : 367,288.74 = 145,298.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,155.24/367,288.74 = 145,298.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,155.24x = 367,288.74 × 145,298.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,155.24x = 53,366,657,250.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,366,657,250.16/266,155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,509.51

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