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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,243.99, 367,419.71 and 145,386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,243.99, 367,419.71 and 145,386.72 is: 200,635.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,243.99 : 367,419.71 = 145,386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,243.99/367,419.71 = 145,386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,243.99x = 367,419.71 × 145,386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,243.99x = 53,417,946,863.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,417,946,863.72/266,243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,635.32

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