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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,219.66, 367,398.02 and 145,372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,219.66, 367,398.02 and 145,372.16 is: 200,621.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,219.66 : 367,398.02 = 145,372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,219.66/367,398.02 = 145,372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,219.66x = 367,398.02 × 145,372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,219.66x = 53,409,443,938.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,409,443,938.76/266,219.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,621.71

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