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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,810.49, 366,818.54 and 144,948.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,810.49, 366,818.54 and 144,948.67 is: 200,029.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,810.49 : 366,818.54 = 144,948.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,810.49/366,818.54 = 144,948.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,810.49x = 366,818.54 × 144,948.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,810.49x = 53,169,858,677.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,169,858,677.89/265,810.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,029.20

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