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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,457.90, 367,700.94 and 145,603.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,457.90, 367,700.94 and 145,603.30 is: 200,926.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,457.90 : 367,700.94 = 145,603.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,457.90/367,700.94 = 145,603.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,457.90x = 367,700.94 × 145,603.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,457.90x = 53,538,470,277.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,538,470,277.10/266,457.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,926.56

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