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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,216.53, 367,379.58 and 145,358.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,216.53, 367,379.58 and 145,358.86 is: 200,595.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,216.53 : 367,379.58 = 145,358.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,216.53/367,379.58 = 145,358.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,216.53x = 367,379.58 × 145,358.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,216.53x = 53,401,876,936.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,401,876,936.08/266,216.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,595.65

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