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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,218.24, 367,379.33 and 145,359.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,218.24, 367,379.33 and 145,359.46 is: 200,595.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,218.24 : 367,379.33 = 145,359.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,218.24/367,379.33 = 145,359.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,218.24x = 367,379.33 × 145,359.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,218.24x = 53,402,059,187.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,402,059,187.07/266,218.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,595.04

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