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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,811.80, 366,829.14 and 144,959.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,811.80, 366,829.14 and 144,959.68 is: 200,049.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,811.80 : 366,829.14 = 144,959.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,811.80/366,829.14 = 144,959.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,811.80x = 366,829.14 × 144,959.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,811.80x = 53,175,432,190.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,175,432,190.13/265,811.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,049.18

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