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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,703.76, 366,663.92 and 144,847.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,703.76, 366,663.92 and 144,847.53 is: 199,885.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,703.76 : 366,663.92 = 144,847.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,703.76/366,663.92 = 144,847.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,703.76x = 366,663.92 × 144,847.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,703.76x = 53,110,362,427.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,110,362,427.88/265,703.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,885.63

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