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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,382.77, 366,243.60 and 199,854.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,382.77, 366,243.60 and 199,854.25 is: 275,810.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,382.77 : 366,243.60 = 199,854.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,382.77/366,243.60 = 199,854.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,382.77x = 366,243.60 × 199,854.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,382.77x = 73,195,339,782.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,195,339,782.08/265,382.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,810.45

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