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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,414.55, 367,641.17 and 145,560.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,414.55, 367,641.17 and 145,560.02 is: 200,866.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,414.55 : 367,641.17 = 145,560.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,414.55/367,641.17 = 145,560.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,414.55x = 367,641.17 × 145,560.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,414.55x = 53,513,853,492.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,513,853,492.02/266,414.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,866.86

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