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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,456.90, 367,699.56 and 145,602.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,456.90, 367,699.56 and 145,602.30 is: 200,925.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,456.90 : 367,699.56 = 145,602.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,456.90/367,699.56 = 145,602.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,456.90x = 367,699.56 × 145,602.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,456.90x = 53,537,901,644.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,537,901,644.99/266,456.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,925.18

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