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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,480.18, 367,747.46 and 145,626.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,480.18, 367,747.46 and 145,626.56 is: 200,967.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,480.18 : 367,747.46 = 145,626.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,480.18/367,747.46 = 145,626.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,480.18x = 367,747.46 × 145,626.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,480.18x = 53,553,794,981.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,553,794,981.67/266,480.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,967.28

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