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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,373.59, 367,590.92 and 145,511.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,373.59, 367,590.92 and 145,511.77 is: 200,803.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,373.59 : 367,590.92 = 145,511.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,373.59/367,590.92 = 145,511.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,373.59x = 367,590.92 × 145,511.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,373.59x = 53,488,805,405.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,488,805,405.13/266,373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,803.71

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