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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,257.85, 367,433.97 and 145,399.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,257.85, 367,433.97 and 145,399.14 is: 200,649.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,257.85 : 367,433.97 = 145,399.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,257.85/367,433.97 = 145,399.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,257.85x = 367,433.97 × 145,399.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,257.85x = 53,424,583,244.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,424,583,244.79/266,257.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,649.80

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