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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,257.18, 367,421.22 and 145,375.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,257.18, 367,421.22 and 145,375.18 is: 200,610.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,257.18 : 367,421.22 = 145,375.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,257.18/367,421.22 = 145,375.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,257.18x = 367,421.22 × 145,375.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,257.18x = 53,413,925,993.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,413,925,993.32/266,257.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,610.27

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