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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,424.53, 367,661.52 and 145,563.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,424.53, 367,661.52 and 145,563.21 is: 200,874.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,424.53 : 367,661.52 = 145,563.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,424.53/367,661.52 = 145,563.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,424.53x = 367,661.52 × 145,563.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,424.53x = 53,517,991,044.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,517,991,044.68/266,424.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,874.87

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