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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,203.90, 367,355.55 and 145,340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,203.90, 367,355.55 and 145,340.56 is: 200,566.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,203.90 : 367,355.55 = 145,340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,203.90/367,355.55 = 145,340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,203.90x = 367,355.55 × 145,340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,203.90x = 53,391,661,356.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,391,661,356.11/266,203.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,566.79

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