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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,805.53, 366,820.49 and 144,953.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,805.53, 366,820.49 and 144,953.43 is: 200,040.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,805.53 : 366,820.49 = 144,953.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,805.53/366,820.49 = 144,953.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,805.53x = 366,820.49 × 144,953.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,805.53x = 53,171,888,219.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,171,888,219.78/265,805.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,040.56

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