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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,941.02, 367,003.20 and 145,083.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,941.02, 367,003.20 and 145,083.30 is: 200,217.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,941.02 : 367,003.20 = 145,083.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,941.02/367,003.20 = 145,083.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,941.02x = 367,003.20 × 145,083.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,941.02x = 53,246,036,598.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,246,036,598.75/265,941.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,217.46

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