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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,330.24, 367,533.55 and 145,471.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,330.24, 367,533.55 and 145,471.60 is: 200,749.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,330.24 : 367,533.55 = 145,471.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,330.24/367,533.55 = 145,471.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,330.24x = 367,533.55 × 145,471.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,330.24x = 53,465,693,395.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,465,693,395.16/266,330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,749.62

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