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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,342.80, 367,550.58 and 145,484.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,342.80, 367,550.58 and 145,484.04 is: 200,766.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,342.80 : 367,550.58 = 145,484.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,342.80/367,550.58 = 145,484.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,342.80x = 367,550.58 × 145,484.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,342.80x = 53,472,743,282.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,472,743,282.74/266,342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,766.62

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