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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,343.80, 367,540.39 and 145,483.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,343.80, 367,540.39 and 145,483.34 is: 200,759.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,343.80 : 367,540.39 = 145,483.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,343.80/367,540.39 = 145,483.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,343.80x = 367,540.39 × 145,483.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,343.80x = 53,471,003,115.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,471,003,115.33/266,343.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,759.33

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