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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,423.60, 367,660.27 and 145,562.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,423.60, 367,660.27 and 145,562.29 is: 200,873.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,423.60 : 367,660.27 = 145,562.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,423.60/367,660.27 = 145,562.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,423.60x = 367,660.27 × 145,562.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,423.60x = 53,517,470,079.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,517,470,079.11/266,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,873.61

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