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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,445.96, 367,684.02 and 145,585.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,445.96, 367,684.02 and 145,585.32 is: 200,901.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,445.96 : 367,684.02 = 145,585.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,445.96/367,684.02 = 145,585.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,445.96x = 367,684.02 × 145,585.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,445.96x = 53,529,395,710.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,529,395,710.59/266,445.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,901.51

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