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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,232.39, 367,402.50 and 145,374.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,232.39, 367,402.50 and 145,374.54 is: 200,617.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,232.39 : 367,402.50 = 145,374.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,232.39/367,402.50 = 145,374.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,232.39x = 367,402.50 × 145,374.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,232.39x = 53,410,969,432.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,410,969,432.35/266,232.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,617.85

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