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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,204.53, 367,363.02 and 145,346.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,204.53, 367,363.02 and 145,346.86 is: 200,579.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,204.53 : 367,363.02 = 145,346.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,204.53/367,363.02 = 145,346.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,204.53x = 367,363.02 × 145,346.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,204.53x = 53,395,061,437.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,395,061,437.12/266,204.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,579.09

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