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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,220.03, 367,384.41 and 145,362.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,220.03, 367,384.41 and 145,362.36 is: 200,600.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,220.03 : 367,384.41 = 145,362.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,220.03/367,384.41 = 145,362.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,220.03x = 367,384.41 × 145,362.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,220.03x = 53,403,864,864.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,403,864,864.81/266,220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,600.48

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