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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,427.95, 367,666.22 and 145,566.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,427.95, 367,666.22 and 145,566.63 is: 200,879.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,427.95 : 367,666.22 = 145,566.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,427.95/367,666.22 = 145,566.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,427.95x = 367,666.22 × 145,566.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,427.95x = 53,519,931,882.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,519,931,882.41/266,427.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,879.57

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