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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,491.85, 367,759.71 and 145,634.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,491.85, 367,759.71 and 145,634.99 is: 200,976.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,491.85 : 367,759.71 = 145,634.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,491.85/367,759.71 = 145,634.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,491.85x = 367,759.71 × 145,634.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,491.85x = 53,558,679,849.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,558,679,849.45/266,491.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,976.81

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