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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,884.76, 366,914.28 and 145,028.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,884.76, 366,914.28 and 145,028.80 is: 200,136.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,884.76 : 366,914.28 = 145,028.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,884.76/366,914.28 = 145,028.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,884.76x = 366,914.28 × 145,028.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,884.76x = 53,213,137,731.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,213,137,731.26/265,884.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,136.10

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