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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,474.88, 367,728.96 and 145,616.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,474.88, 367,728.96 and 145,616.40 is: 200,947.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,474.88 : 367,728.96 = 145,616.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,474.88/367,728.96 = 145,616.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,474.88x = 367,728.96 × 145,616.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,474.88x = 53,547,367,330.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,547,367,330.94/266,474.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,947.15

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