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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,917.38, 366,966.49 and 145,058.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,917.38, 366,966.49 and 145,058.82 is: 200,181.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,917.38 : 366,966.49 = 145,058.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,917.38/366,966.49 = 145,058.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,917.38x = 366,966.49 × 145,058.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,917.38x = 53,231,726,018.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,231,726,018.94/265,917.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,181.45

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