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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,316.60, 367,519.86 and 145,461.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,316.60, 367,519.86 and 145,461.48 is: 200,738.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,316.60 : 367,519.86 = 145,461.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,316.60/367,519.86 = 145,461.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,316.60x = 367,519.86 × 145,461.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,316.60x = 53,459,982,764.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,459,982,764.99/266,316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,738.45

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