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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,433.68, 367,674.12 and 145,572.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,433.68, 367,674.12 and 145,572.38 is: 200,887.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,433.68 : 367,674.12 = 145,572.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,433.68/367,674.12 = 145,572.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,433.68x = 367,674.12 × 145,572.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,433.68x = 53,523,196,712.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,523,196,712.81/266,433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,887.50

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