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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,374.04, 367,591.55 and 145,512.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,374.04, 367,591.55 and 145,512.23 is: 200,804.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,374.04 : 367,591.55 = 145,512.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,374.04/367,591.55 = 145,512.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,374.04x = 367,591.55 × 145,512.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,374.04x = 53,489,063,604.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,489,063,604.14/266,374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,804.34

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