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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,422.65, 367,658.96 and 145,561.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,422.65, 367,658.96 and 145,561.34 is: 200,872.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,422.65 : 367,658.96 = 145,561.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,422.65/367,658.96 = 145,561.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,422.65x = 367,658.96 × 145,561.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,422.65x = 53,516,930,415.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,516,930,415.11/266,422.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,872.30

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