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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,375.44, 367,595.85 and 145,516.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,375.44, 367,595.85 and 145,516.78 is: 200,811.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,375.44 : 367,595.85 = 145,516.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,375.44/367,595.85 = 145,516.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,375.44x = 367,595.85 × 145,516.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,375.44x = 53,491,364,433.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,491,364,433.36/266,375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,811.92

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