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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,458.90, 367,702.32 and 145,604.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,458.90, 367,702.32 and 145,604.30 is: 200,927.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,458.90 : 367,702.32 = 145,604.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,458.90/367,702.32 = 145,604.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,458.90x = 367,702.32 × 145,604.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,458.90x = 53,539,038,911.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,539,038,911.98/266,458.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,927.94

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