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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,351.69, 367,559.22 and 145,493.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,351.69, 367,559.22 and 145,493.52 is: 200,777.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,351.69 : 367,559.22 = 145,493.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,351.69/367,559.22 = 145,493.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,351.69x = 367,559.22 × 145,493.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,351.69x = 53,477,483,075.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,477,483,075.11/266,351.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,777.71

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