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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,398.40, 367,655.12 and 145,557.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,398.40, 367,655.12 and 145,557.84 is: 200,883.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,398.40 : 367,655.12 = 145,557.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,398.40/367,655.12 = 145,557.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,398.40x = 367,655.12 × 145,557.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,398.40x = 53,515,085,132.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,515,085,132.14/266,398.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,883.66

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