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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,405.76, 367,665.38 and 145,565.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,405.76, 367,665.38 and 145,565.43 is: 200,894.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,405.76 : 367,665.38 = 145,565.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,405.76/367,665.38 = 145,565.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,405.76x = 367,665.38 × 145,565.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,405.76x = 53,519,368,609.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,519,368,609.17/266,405.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,894.19

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