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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,185.75, 367,334.44 and 145,327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,185.75, 367,334.44 and 145,327.02 is: 200,550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,185.75 : 367,334.44 = 145,327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,185.75/367,334.44 = 145,327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,185.75x = 367,334.44 × 145,327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,185.75x = 53,383,619,508.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,383,619,508.57/266,185.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,550.25

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