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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,425.53, 367,662.90 and 145,564.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,425.53, 367,662.90 and 145,564.21 is: 200,876.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,425.53 : 367,662.90 = 145,564.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,425.53/367,662.90 = 145,564.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,425.53x = 367,662.90 × 145,564.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,425.53x = 53,518,559,584.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,518,559,584.81/266,425.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,876.24

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