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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,214.21, 367,372.82 and 145,355.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,214.21, 367,372.82 and 145,355.13 is: 200,588.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,214.21 : 367,372.82 = 145,355.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,214.21/367,372.82 = 145,355.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,214.21x = 367,372.82 × 145,355.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,214.21x = 53,399,523,282.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,399,523,282.79/266,214.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,588.55

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