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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,486.73, 367,756.50 and 145,633.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,486.73, 367,756.50 and 145,633.11 is: 200,976.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,486.73 : 367,756.50 = 145,633.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,486.73/367,756.50 = 145,633.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,486.73x = 367,756.50 × 145,633.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,486.73x = 53,557,522,817.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,557,522,817.72/266,486.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,976.32

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