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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,459.96, 367,703.30 and 145,599.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,459.96, 367,703.30 and 145,599.32 is: 200,920.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,459.96 : 367,703.30 = 145,599.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,459.96/367,703.30 = 145,599.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,459.96x = 367,703.30 × 145,599.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,459.96x = 53,537,350,441.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,537,350,441.76/266,459.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,920.81

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