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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,275.72, 366,099.48 and 148,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,275.72, 366,099.48 and 148,998.60 is: 205,628.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,275.72 : 366,099.48 = 148,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,275.72/366,099.48 = 148,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,275.72x = 366,099.48 × 148,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,275.72x = 54,548,309,980.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,548,309,980.73/265,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,628.73

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