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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,436.72, 367,671.06 and 145,572.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,436.72, 367,671.06 and 145,572.30 is: 200,883.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,436.72 : 367,671.06 = 145,572.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,436.72/367,671.06 = 145,572.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,436.72x = 367,671.06 × 145,572.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,436.72x = 53,522,721,847.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,522,721,847.64/266,436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,883.43

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