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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,222.58, 367,394.74 and 145,371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,222.58, 367,394.74 and 145,371.54 is: 200,616.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,222.58 : 367,394.74 = 145,371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,222.58/367,394.74 = 145,371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,222.58x = 367,394.74 × 145,371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,222.58x = 53,408,739,141.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,408,739,141.70/266,222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,616.86

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