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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,763.82, 366,747.30 and 144,905.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,763.82, 366,747.30 and 144,905.34 is: 199,965.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,763.82 : 366,747.30 = 144,905.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,763.82/366,747.30 = 144,905.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,763.82x = 366,747.30 × 144,905.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,763.82x = 53,143,642,200.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,143,642,200.58/265,763.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,965.68

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