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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,442.96, 367,679.88 and 145,582.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,442.96, 367,679.88 and 145,582.32 is: 200,897.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,442.96 : 367,679.88 = 145,582.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,442.96/367,679.88 = 145,582.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,442.96x = 367,679.88 × 145,582.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,442.96x = 53,527,689,947.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,527,689,947.72/266,442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,897.37

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