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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,928.02, 366,980.16 and 145,069.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,928.02, 366,980.16 and 145,069.27 is: 200,195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,928.02 : 366,980.16 = 145,069.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,928.02/366,980.16 = 145,069.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,928.02x = 366,980.16 × 145,069.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,928.02x = 53,237,543,915.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,237,543,915.68/265,928.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,195.32

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