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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,332.40, 367,536.28 and 145,473.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,332.40, 367,536.28 and 145,473.65 is: 200,752.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,332.40 : 367,536.28 = 145,473.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,332.40/367,536.28 = 145,473.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,332.40x = 367,536.28 × 145,473.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,332.40x = 53,466,844,159.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,466,844,159.02/266,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,752.31

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