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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,707.61, 366,675.46 and 144,848.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,707.61, 366,675.46 and 144,848.52 is: 199,890.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,707.61 : 366,675.46 = 144,848.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,707.61/366,675.46 = 144,848.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,707.61x = 366,675.46 × 144,848.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,707.61x = 53,112,397,339.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,112,397,339.20/265,707.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,890.39

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