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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,769.97, 366,754.53 and 144,913.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,769.97, 366,754.53 and 144,913.58 is: 199,976.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,769.97 : 366,754.53 = 144,913.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,769.97/366,754.53 = 144,913.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,769.97x = 366,754.53 × 144,913.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,769.97x = 53,147,711,923.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,147,711,923.52/265,769.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,976.36

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