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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,972.10, 367,040.57 and 145,113.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,972.10, 367,040.57 and 145,113.39 is: 200,255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,972.10 : 367,040.57 = 145,113.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,972.10/367,040.57 = 145,113.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,972.10x = 367,040.57 × 145,113.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,972.10x = 53,262,500,654.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,262,500,654.67/265,972.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,255.97

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