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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,185.74, 367,341.51 and 145,327.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,185.74, 367,341.51 and 145,327.33 is: 200,554.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,185.74 : 367,341.51 = 145,327.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,185.74/367,341.51 = 145,327.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,185.74x = 367,341.51 × 145,327.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,185.74x = 53,384,762,128.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,384,762,128.14/266,185.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,554.55

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