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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,337.24, 367,542.95 and 145,478.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,337.24, 367,542.95 and 145,478.49 is: 200,758.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,337.24 : 367,542.95 = 145,478.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,337.24/367,542.95 = 145,478.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,337.24x = 367,542.95 × 145,478.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,337.24x = 53,469,592,648.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,469,592,648.75/266,337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,758.98

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