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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145,430.23, 200,626.36 and 85,003.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145,430.23, 200,626.36 and 85,003.42 is: 117,265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145,430.23 : 200,626.36 = 85,003.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145,430.23/200,626.36 = 85,003.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145,430.23x = 200,626.36 × 85,003.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145,430.23x = 17,053,927,243.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,053,927,243.72/145,430.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,265.35

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