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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,211.16, 367,376.51 and 145,357.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,211.16, 367,376.51 and 145,357.23 is: 200,595.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,211.16 : 367,376.51 = 145,357.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,211.16/367,376.51 = 145,357.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,211.16x = 367,376.51 × 145,357.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,211.16x = 53,400,833,601.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,400,833,601.72/266,211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,595.78

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