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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,887.70, 366,926.17 and 145,031.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,887.70, 366,926.17 and 145,031.58 is: 200,144.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,887.70 : 366,926.17 = 145,031.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,887.70/366,926.17 = 145,031.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,887.70x = 366,926.17 × 145,031.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,887.70x = 53,215,882,178.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,215,882,178.45/265,887.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,144.20

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