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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,317.71, 367,526.38 and 145,461.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,317.71, 367,526.38 and 145,461.02 is: 200,740.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,317.71 : 367,526.38 = 145,461.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,317.71/367,526.38 = 145,461.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,317.71x = 367,526.38 × 145,461.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,317.71x = 53,460,759,569.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,460,759,569.50/266,317.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,740.53

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