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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,162.58, 367,303.50 and 145,305.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,162.58, 367,303.50 and 145,305.36 is: 200,520.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,162.58 : 367,303.50 = 145,305.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,162.58/367,303.50 = 145,305.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,162.58x = 367,303.50 × 145,305.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,162.58x = 53,371,167,296.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,371,167,296.76/266,162.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,520.93

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