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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,277.96, 367,466.52 and 145,422.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,277.96, 367,466.52 and 145,422.80 is: 200,685.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,277.96 : 367,466.52 = 145,422.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,277.96/367,466.52 = 145,422.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,277.96x = 367,466.52 × 145,422.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,277.96x = 53,438,010,244.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,438,010,244.66/266,277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,685.07

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