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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,440.72, 367,676.56 and 145,576.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,440.72, 367,676.56 and 145,576.32 is: 200,888.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,440.72 : 367,676.56 = 145,576.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,440.72/367,676.56 = 145,576.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,440.72x = 367,676.56 × 145,576.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,440.72x = 53,525,000,555.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,525,000,555.06/266,440.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,888.97

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