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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,761.27, 366,753.44 and 144,901.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,761.27, 366,753.44 and 144,901.59 is: 199,965.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,761.27 : 366,753.44 = 144,901.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,761.27/366,753.44 = 144,901.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,761.27x = 366,753.44 × 144,901.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,761.27x = 53,143,155,869.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,143,155,869.46/265,761.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,965.77

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