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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,749.70, 366,729.65 and 144,892.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,749.70, 366,729.65 and 144,892.03 is: 199,948.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,749.70 : 366,729.65 = 144,892.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,749.70/366,729.65 = 144,892.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,749.70x = 366,729.65 × 144,892.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,749.70x = 53,136,203,449.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,136,203,449.69/265,749.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,948.31

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