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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,926.26, 366,977.72 and 145,067.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,926.26, 366,977.72 and 145,067.51 is: 200,192.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,926.26 : 366,977.72 = 145,067.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,926.26/366,977.72 = 145,067.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,926.26x = 366,977.72 × 145,067.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,926.26x = 53,236,542,593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,236,542,593.66/265,926.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,192.88

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