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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,456.40, 367,698.87 and 145,601.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,456.40, 367,698.87 and 145,601.79 is: 200,924.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,456.40 : 367,698.87 = 145,601.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,456.40/367,698.87 = 145,601.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,456.40x = 367,698.87 × 145,601.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,456.40x = 53,537,613,652.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,537,613,652.98/266,456.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,924.48

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