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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,162.56, 367,309.89 and 145,308.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,162.56, 367,309.89 and 145,308.94 is: 200,529.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,162.56 : 367,309.89 = 145,308.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,162.56/367,309.89 = 145,308.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,162.56x = 367,309.89 × 145,308.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,162.56x = 53,373,410,767.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,373,410,767.42/266,162.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,529.37

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