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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,914.88, 366,963.04 and 145,056.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,914.88, 366,963.04 and 145,056.32 is: 200,178.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,914.88 : 366,963.04 = 145,056.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,914.88/366,963.04 = 145,056.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,914.88x = 366,963.04 × 145,056.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,914.88x = 53,230,308,158.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,230,308,158.41/265,914.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,178.00

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