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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,454.86, 367,703.30 and 145,593.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,454.86, 367,703.30 and 145,593.54 is: 200,916.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,454.86 : 367,703.30 = 145,593.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,454.86/367,703.30 = 145,593.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,454.86x = 367,703.30 × 145,593.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,454.86x = 53,535,225,480.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,535,225,480.67/266,454.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,916.68

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