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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,305.01, 367,498.94 and 145,446.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,305.01, 367,498.94 and 145,446.35 is: 200,714.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,305.01 : 367,498.94 = 145,446.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,305.01/367,498.94 = 145,446.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,305.01x = 367,498.94 × 145,446.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,305.01x = 53,451,376,887.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,451,376,887.14/266,305.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,714.88

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