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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,489.12, 367,755.94 and 145,630.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,489.12, 367,755.94 and 145,630.42 is: 200,970.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,489.12 : 367,755.94 = 145,630.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,489.12/367,755.94 = 145,630.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,489.12x = 367,755.94 × 145,630.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,489.12x = 53,556,451,635.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,556,451,635.62/266,489.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,970.50

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