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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,217.59, 367,395.17 and 145,370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,217.59, 367,395.17 and 145,370.10 is: 200,618.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,217.59 : 367,395.17 = 145,370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,217.59/367,395.17 = 145,370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,217.59x = 367,395.17 × 145,370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,217.59x = 53,408,271,875.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,408,271,875.57/266,217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,618.87

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