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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,888.33, 366,927.05 and 145,032.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,888.33, 366,927.05 and 145,032.21 is: 200,145.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,888.33 : 366,927.05 = 145,032.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,888.33/366,927.05 = 145,032.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,888.33x = 366,927.05 × 145,032.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,888.33x = 53,216,240,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,216,240,245.12/265,888.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,145.08

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