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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,307.26, 367,502.04 and 145,448.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,307.26, 367,502.04 and 145,448.60 is: 200,717.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,307.26 : 367,502.04 = 145,448.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,307.26/367,502.04 = 145,448.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,307.26x = 367,502.04 × 145,448.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,307.26x = 53,452,655,377.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,452,655,377.63/266,307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,717.98

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