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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,427.57, 367,665.71 and 145,566.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,427.57, 367,665.71 and 145,566.26 is: 200,879.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,427.57 : 367,665.71 = 145,566.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,427.57/367,665.71 = 145,566.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,427.57x = 367,665.71 × 145,566.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,427.57x = 53,519,719,768.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,519,719,768.78/266,427.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,879.06

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