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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,211.35, 367,368.87 and 145,352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,211.35, 367,368.87 and 145,352.26 is: 200,584.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,211.35 : 367,368.87 = 145,352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,211.35/367,368.87 = 145,352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,211.35x = 367,368.87 × 145,352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,211.35x = 53,397,895,508.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,397,895,508.15/266,211.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,584.59

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