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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,185.43, 367,334.01 and 145,326.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,185.43, 367,334.01 and 145,326.71 is: 200,549.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,185.43 : 367,334.01 = 145,326.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,185.43/367,334.01 = 145,326.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,185.43x = 367,334.01 × 145,326.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,185.43x = 53,383,441,307.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,383,441,307.74/266,185.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,549.83

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