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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,277.36, 367,465.68 and 145,422.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,277.36, 367,465.68 and 145,422.20 is: 200,684.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,277.36 : 367,465.68 = 145,422.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,277.36/367,465.68 = 145,422.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,277.36x = 367,465.68 × 145,422.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,277.36x = 53,437,668,528.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,437,668,528.76/266,277.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,684.24

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