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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,759.52, 366,751 and 144,899.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,759.52, 366,751 and 144,899.82 is: 199,963.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,759.52 : 366,751 = 144,899.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,759.52/366,751 = 144,899.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,759.52x = 366,751 × 144,899.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,759.52x = 53,142,153,884.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,142,153,884.82/265,759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,963.31

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