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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,222.67, 367,402.25 and 145,375.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,222.67, 367,402.25 and 145,375.23 is: 200,625.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,222.67 : 367,402.25 = 145,375.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,222.67/367,402.25 = 145,375.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,222.67x = 367,402.25 × 145,375.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,222.67x = 53,411,186,596.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,411,186,596.27/266,222.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,625.99

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