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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,319.21, 367,528.44 and 145,462.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,319.21, 367,528.44 and 145,462.52 is: 200,742.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,319.21 : 367,528.44 = 145,462.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,319.21/367,528.44 = 145,462.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,319.21x = 367,528.44 × 145,462.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,319.21x = 53,461,611,216.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,461,611,216.43/266,319.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,742.60

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