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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,239.89, 367,425.99 and 145,392.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,239.89, 367,425.99 and 145,392.42 is: 200,649.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,239.89 : 367,425.99 = 145,392.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,239.89/367,425.99 = 145,392.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,239.89x = 367,425.99 × 145,392.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,239.89x = 53,420,953,857.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,420,953,857.00/266,239.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,649.70

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