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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,333.40, 367,537.65 and 145,474.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,333.40, 367,537.65 and 145,474.65 is: 200,753.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,333.40 : 367,537.65 = 145,474.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,333.40/367,537.65 = 145,474.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,333.40x = 367,537.65 × 145,474.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,333.40x = 53,467,410,995.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,467,410,995.57/266,333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,753.68

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