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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,808.67, 366,824.79 and 144,956.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,808.67, 366,824.79 and 144,956.55 is: 200,044.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,808.67 : 366,824.79 = 144,956.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,808.67/366,824.79 = 144,956.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,808.67x = 366,824.79 × 144,956.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,808.67x = 53,173,656,012.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,173,656,012.87/265,808.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,044.85

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