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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,235.39, 367,419.78 and 145,387.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,235.39, 367,419.78 and 145,387.91 is: 200,643.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,235.39 : 367,419.78 = 145,387.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,235.39/367,419.78 = 145,387.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,235.39x = 367,419.78 × 145,387.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,235.39x = 53,418,394,825.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,418,394,825.41/266,235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,643.48

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