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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,742.12, 365,344.02 and 145,510.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,742.12, 365,344.02 and 145,510.12 is: 200,803.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,742.12 : 365,344.02 = 145,510.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,742.12/365,344.02 = 145,510.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,742.12x = 365,344.02 × 145,510.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,742.12x = 53,161,252,191.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,161,252,191.48/264,742.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,803.91

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