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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,284.26, 367,474.32 and 145,423.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,284.26, 367,474.32 and 145,423.35 is: 200,685.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,284.26 : 367,474.32 = 145,423.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,284.26/367,474.32 = 145,423.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,284.26x = 367,474.32 × 145,423.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,284.26x = 53,439,346,653.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,439,346,653.37/266,284.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,685.34

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