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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,426.42, 367,664.15 and 145,565.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,426.42, 367,664.15 and 145,565.10 is: 200,877.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,426.42 : 367,664.15 = 145,565.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,426.42/367,664.15 = 145,565.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,426.42x = 367,664.15 × 145,565.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,426.42x = 53,519,069,125.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,519,069,125.08/266,426.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,877.49

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