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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,685.50, 365,265.99 and 145,453.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,685.50, 365,265.99 and 145,453.50 is: 200,725.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,685.50 : 365,265.99 = 145,453.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,685.50/365,265.99 = 145,453.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,685.50x = 365,265.99 × 145,453.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,685.50x = 53,129,216,676.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,129,216,676.47/264,685.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,725.83

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