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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,713.60, 366,686.92 and 144,855.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,713.60, 366,686.92 and 144,855.52 is: 199,901.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,713.60 : 366,686.92 = 144,855.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,713.60/366,686.92 = 144,855.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,713.60x = 366,686.92 × 144,855.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,713.60x = 53,116,624,473.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,116,624,473.80/265,713.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,901.79

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