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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,279.10, 367,463.28 and 145,420.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,279.10, 367,463.28 and 145,420.41 is: 200,679.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,279.10 : 367,463.28 = 145,420.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,279.10/367,463.28 = 145,420.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,279.10x = 367,463.28 × 145,420.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,279.10x = 53,436,662,760.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,436,662,760.86/266,279.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,679.15

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