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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,213.59, 367,382.32 and 145,362.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,213.59, 367,382.32 and 145,362.53 is: 200,604.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,213.59 : 367,382.32 = 145,362.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,213.59/367,382.32 = 145,362.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,213.59x = 367,382.32 × 145,362.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,213.59x = 53,403,624,067.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,403,624,067.52/266,213.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,604.43

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