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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,929.85, 366,983.18 and 145,071.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,929.85, 366,983.18 and 145,071.62 is: 200,198.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,929.85 : 366,983.18 = 145,071.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,929.85/366,983.18 = 145,071.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,929.85x = 366,983.18 × 145,071.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,929.85x = 53,238,844,435.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,238,844,435.35/265,929.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,198.83

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