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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,221.89, 367,387.99 and 145,364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,221.89, 367,387.99 and 145,364.02 is: 200,603.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,221.89 : 367,387.99 = 145,364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,221.89/367,387.99 = 145,364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,221.89x = 367,387.99 × 145,364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,221.89x = 53,404,993,844.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,404,993,844.24/266,221.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,603.32

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