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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,214.33, 367,374.02 and 145,355.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,214.33, 367,374.02 and 145,355.58 is: 200,589.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,214.33 : 367,374.02 = 145,355.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,214.33/367,374.02 = 145,355.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,214.33x = 367,374.02 × 145,355.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,214.33x = 53,399,863,027.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,399,863,027.25/266,214.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,589.74

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