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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,232.28, 367,415.46 and 145,384.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,232.28, 367,415.46 and 145,384.84 is: 200,639.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,232.28 : 367,415.46 = 145,384.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,232.28/367,415.46 = 145,384.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,232.28x = 367,415.46 × 145,384.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,232.28x = 53,416,637,865.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,416,637,865.63/266,232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,639.22

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