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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,240.64, 367,427.03 and 145,393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,240.64, 367,427.03 and 145,393.16 is: 200,650.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,240.64 : 367,427.03 = 145,393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,240.64/367,427.03 = 145,393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,240.64x = 367,427.03 × 145,393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,240.64x = 53,421,377,152.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,421,377,152.72/266,240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,650.72

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