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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,460.46, 367,703.99 and 145,599.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,460.46, 367,703.99 and 145,599.82 is: 200,921.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,460.46 : 367,703.99 = 145,599.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,460.46/367,703.99 = 145,599.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,460.46x = 367,703.99 × 145,599.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,460.46x = 53,537,634,757.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,537,634,757.28/266,460.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,921.50

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