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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,221.54, 367,400.60 and 145,374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,221.54, 367,400.60 and 145,374.04 is: 200,624.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,221.54 : 367,400.60 = 145,374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,221.54/367,400.60 = 145,374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,221.54x = 367,400.60 × 145,374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,221.54x = 53,410,509,520.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,410,509,520.42/266,221.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,624.30

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