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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,424.19, 367,661.04 and 145,562.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,424.19, 367,661.04 and 145,562.88 is: 200,874.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,424.19 : 367,661.04 = 145,562.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,424.19/367,661.04 = 145,562.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,424.19x = 367,661.04 × 145,562.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,424.19x = 53,517,799,429.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,517,799,429.76/266,424.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,874.40

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