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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,865.72, 366,893.28 and 145,004.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,865.72, 366,893.28 and 145,004.84 is: 200,105.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,865.72 : 366,893.28 = 145,004.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,865.72/366,893.28 = 145,004.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,865.72x = 366,893.28 × 145,004.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,865.72x = 53,201,301,363.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,201,301,363.48/265,865.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,105.91

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