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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,232.02, 367,401.96 and 145,374.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,232.02, 367,401.96 and 145,374.14 is: 200,617.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,232.02 : 367,401.96 = 145,374.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,232.02/367,401.96 = 145,374.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,232.02x = 367,401.96 × 145,374.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,232.02x = 53,410,744,887.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,410,744,887.82/266,232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,617.29

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