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