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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,369.41, 367,583.77 and 145,511.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,369.41, 367,583.77 and 145,511.24 is: 200,802.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,369.41 : 367,583.77 = 145,511.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,369.41/367,583.77 = 145,511.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,369.41x = 367,583.77 × 145,511.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,369.41x = 53,487,568,520.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,487,568,520.55/266,369.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,802.22

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