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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,185.24, 367,340.82 and 145,326.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,185.24, 367,340.82 and 145,326.83 is: 200,553.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,185.24 : 367,340.82 = 145,326.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,185.24/367,340.82 = 145,326.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,185.24x = 367,340.82 × 145,326.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,185.24x = 53,384,478,435.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,384,478,435.42/266,185.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,553.87

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