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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,872.29, 366,908.14 and 145,013.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,872.29, 366,908.14 and 145,013.59 is: 200,121.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,872.29 : 366,908.14 = 145,013.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,872.29/366,908.14 = 145,013.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,872.29x = 366,908.14 × 145,013.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,872.29x = 53,206,664,022.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,206,664,022.01/265,872.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,121.13

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