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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,863.72, 366,890.52 and 145,002.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,863.72, 366,890.52 and 145,002.84 is: 200,103.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,863.72 : 366,890.52 = 145,002.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,863.72/366,890.52 = 145,002.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,863.72x = 366,890.52 × 145,002.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,863.72x = 53,200,167,369.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,200,167,369.08/265,863.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,103.15

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