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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,455.61, 367,704.35 and 145,594.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,455.61, 367,704.35 and 145,594.29 is: 200,917.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,455.61 : 367,704.35 = 145,594.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,455.61/367,704.35 = 145,594.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,455.61x = 367,704.35 × 145,594.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,455.61x = 53,535,653,040.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,535,653,040.19/266,455.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,917.72

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