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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,228.66, 367,381.22 and 145,368.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,228.66, 367,381.22 and 145,368.15 is: 200,600.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,228.66 : 367,381.22 = 145,368.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,228.66/367,381.22 = 145,368.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,228.66x = 367,381.22 × 145,368.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,228.66x = 53,405,527,569.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,405,527,569.30/266,228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,600.22

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