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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,804.91, 366,819.63 and 144,952.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,804.91, 366,819.63 and 144,952.80 is: 200,039.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,804.91 : 366,819.63 = 144,952.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,804.91/366,819.63 = 144,952.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,804.91x = 366,819.63 × 144,952.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,804.91x = 53,171,533,295.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,171,533,295.46/265,804.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,039.70

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