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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,169.26, 367,319.15 and 145,315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,169.26, 367,319.15 and 145,315.64 is: 200,538.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,169.26 : 367,319.15 = 145,315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,169.26/367,319.15 = 145,315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,169.26x = 367,319.15 × 145,315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,169.26x = 53,377,217,366.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,377,217,366.51/266,169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,538.62

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