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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,473.14, 367,733.90 and 145,614.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,473.14, 367,733.90 and 145,614.43 is: 200,948.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,473.14 : 367,733.90 = 145,614.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,473.14/367,733.90 = 145,614.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,473.14x = 367,733.90 × 145,614.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,473.14x = 53,547,362,240.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,547,362,240.18/266,473.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,948.44

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