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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,317.60, 367,521.24 and 145,462.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,317.60, 367,521.24 and 145,462.48 is: 200,739.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,317.60 : 367,521.24 = 145,462.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,317.60/367,521.24 = 145,462.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,317.60x = 367,521.24 × 145,462.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,317.60x = 53,460,551,023.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,460,551,023.08/266,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,739.83

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