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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,296.28, 367,473.84 and 145,413.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,296.28, 367,473.84 and 145,413.50 is: 200,662.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,296.28 : 367,473.84 = 145,413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,296.28/367,473.84 = 145,413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,296.28x = 367,473.84 × 145,413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,296.28x = 53,435,657,232.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,435,657,232.84/266,296.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,662.42

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