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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,468.74, 367,722.41 and 145,607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,468.74, 367,722.41 and 145,607.24 is: 200,935.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,468.74 : 367,722.41 = 145,607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,468.74/367,722.41 = 145,607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,468.74x = 367,722.41 × 145,607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,468.74x = 53,543,045,397.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,543,045,397.52/266,468.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,935.56

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