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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,177.77, 365,983.89 and 148,904.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,177.77, 365,983.89 and 148,904.29 is: 205,509.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,177.77 : 365,983.89 = 148,904.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,177.77/365,983.89 = 148,904.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,177.77x = 365,983.89 × 148,904.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,177.77x = 54,496,570,358.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,496,570,358.43/265,177.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,509.58

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