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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,216.16, 367,393.18 and 145,368.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,216.16, 367,393.18 and 145,368.66 is: 200,616.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,216.16 : 367,393.18 = 145,368.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,216.16/367,393.18 = 145,368.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,216.16x = 367,393.18 × 145,368.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,216.16x = 53,407,454,269.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,407,454,269.74/266,216.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,616.88

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