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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,359.89, 367,570.60 and 145,501.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,359.89, 367,570.60 and 145,501.71 is: 200,789.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,359.89 : 367,570.60 = 145,501.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,359.89/367,570.60 = 145,501.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,359.89x = 367,570.60 × 145,501.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,359.89x = 53,482,150,845.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,482,150,845.73/266,359.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,789.06

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