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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,887.95, 366,926.52 and 145,031.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,887.95, 366,926.52 and 145,031.84 is: 200,144.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,887.95 : 366,926.52 = 145,031.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,887.95/366,926.52 = 145,031.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,887.95x = 366,926.52 × 145,031.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,887.95x = 53,216,026,505.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,216,026,505.76/265,887.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,144.56

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