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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,212.16, 367,377.89 and 145,358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,212.16, 367,377.89 and 145,358.23 is: 200,597.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,212.16 : 367,377.89 = 145,358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,212.16/367,377.89 = 145,358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,212.16x = 367,377.89 × 145,358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,212.16x = 53,401,399,831.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,401,399,831.53/266,212.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,597.15

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