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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,217.74, 367,378.64 and 145,358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,217.74, 367,378.64 and 145,358.96 is: 200,594.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,217.74 : 367,378.64 = 145,358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,217.74/367,378.64 = 145,358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,217.74x = 367,378.64 × 145,358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,217.74x = 53,401,775,018.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,401,775,018.02/266,217.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,594.35

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