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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,910.44, 366,942.90 and 145,050.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,910.44, 366,942.90 and 145,050.73 is: 200,162.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,910.44 : 366,942.90 = 145,050.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,910.44/366,942.90 = 145,050.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,910.44x = 366,942.90 × 145,050.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,910.44x = 53,225,335,513.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,225,335,513.32/265,910.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,162.64

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