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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,310.14, 367,499.67 and 145,449.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,310.14, 367,499.67 and 145,449.50 is: 200,715.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,310.14 : 367,499.67 = 145,449.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,310.14/367,499.67 = 145,449.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,310.14x = 367,499.67 × 145,449.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,310.14x = 53,452,643,251.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,452,643,251.67/266,310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,715.76

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