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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,412.51, 367,649.52 and 145,555.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,412.51, 367,649.52 and 145,555.77 is: 200,867.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,412.51 : 367,649.52 = 145,555.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,412.51/367,649.52 = 145,555.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,412.51x = 367,649.52 × 145,555.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,412.51x = 53,513,508,973.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,513,508,973.73/266,412.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,867.10

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