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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,259.84, 367,436.72 and 145,401.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,259.84, 367,436.72 and 145,401.14 is: 200,652.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,259.84 : 367,436.72 = 145,401.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,259.84/367,436.72 = 145,401.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,259.84x = 367,436.72 × 145,401.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,259.84x = 53,425,717,965.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,425,717,965.86/266,259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,652.56

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