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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,874.30, 366,910.90 and 145,015.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,874.30, 366,910.90 and 145,015.58 is: 200,123.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,874.30 : 366,910.90 = 145,015.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,874.30/366,910.90 = 145,015.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,874.30x = 366,910.90 × 145,015.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,874.30x = 53,207,796,971.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,207,796,971.82/265,874.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,123.88

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