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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,756.52, 366,746.86 and 144,896.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,756.52, 366,746.86 and 144,896.82 is: 199,959.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,756.52 : 366,746.86 = 144,896.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,756.52/366,746.86 = 144,896.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,756.52x = 366,746.86 × 144,896.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,756.52x = 53,140,453,758.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,140,453,758.99/265,756.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,959.17

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