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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,882, 365,537.16 and 145,650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,882, 365,537.16 and 145,650 is: 200,997

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,882 : 365,537.16 = 145,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,882/365,537.16 = 145,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,882x = 365,537.16 × 145,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,882x = 53,240,487,354
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,240,487,354/264,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,997

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