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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,762, 365,371.56 and 145,530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,762, 365,371.56 and 145,530 is: 200,831.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,762 : 365,371.56 = 145,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,762/365,371.56 = 145,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,762x = 365,371.56 × 145,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,762x = 53,172,523,126.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,172,523,126.80/264,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,831.40

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