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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,208.39, 367,368.68 and 145,352.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,208.39, 367,368.68 and 145,352.34 is: 200,586.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,208.39 : 367,368.68 = 145,352.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,208.39/367,368.68 = 145,352.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,208.39x = 367,368.68 × 145,352.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,208.39x = 53,397,897,644.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,397,897,644.09/266,208.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,586.83

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