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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,471.01, 367,730.96 and 145,612.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,471.01, 367,730.96 and 145,612.31 is: 200,945.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,471.01 : 367,730.96 = 145,612.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,471.01/367,730.96 = 145,612.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,471.01x = 367,730.96 × 145,612.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,471.01x = 53,546,151,977.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,546,151,977.40/266,471.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,945.51

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