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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,946.40, 366,998.74 and 145,087.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,946.40, 366,998.74 and 145,087.66 is: 200,216.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,946.40 : 366,998.74 = 145,087.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,946.40/366,998.74 = 145,087.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,946.40x = 366,998.74 × 145,087.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,946.40x = 53,246,988,409.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,246,988,409.55/265,946.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,216.99

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