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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,229.46, 367,411.56 and 145,381.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,229.46, 367,411.56 and 145,381.98 is: 200,635.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,229.46 : 367,411.56 = 145,381.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,229.46/367,411.56 = 145,381.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,229.46x = 367,411.56 × 145,381.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,229.46x = 53,415,020,067.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,415,020,067.69/266,229.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,635.27

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