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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,863.94, 366,880.53 and 145,002.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,863.94, 366,880.53 and 145,002.76 is: 200,097.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,863.94 : 366,880.53 = 145,002.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,863.94/366,880.53 = 145,002.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,863.94x = 366,880.53 × 145,002.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,863.94x = 53,198,689,440.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,198,689,440.26/265,863.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,097.42

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