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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,783.05, 366,767.12 and 144,923.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,783.05, 366,767.12 and 144,923.36 is: 199,986.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,783.05 : 366,767.12 = 144,923.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,783.05/366,767.12 = 144,923.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,783.05x = 366,767.12 × 144,923.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,783.05x = 53,153,121,896.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,153,121,896.40/265,783.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,986.88

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