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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,432.96, 367,666.08 and 145,572.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,432.96, 367,666.08 and 145,572.32 is: 200,883.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,432.96 : 367,666.08 = 145,572.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,432.96/367,666.08 = 145,572.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,432.96x = 367,666.08 × 145,572.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,432.96x = 53,522,004,250.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,522,004,250.91/266,432.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,883.57

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