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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,476.74, 367,722.28 and 145,618.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,476.74, 367,722.28 and 145,618.97 is: 200,945.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,476.74 : 367,722.28 = 145,618.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,476.74/367,722.28 = 145,618.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,476.74x = 367,722.28 × 145,618.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,476.74x = 53,547,338,003.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,547,338,003.06/266,476.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,945.64

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