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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,813.68, 366,831.70 and 144,961.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,813.68, 366,831.70 and 144,961.56 is: 200,051.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,813.68 : 366,831.70 = 144,961.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,813.68/366,831.70 = 144,961.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,813.68x = 366,831.70 × 144,961.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,813.68x = 53,176,495,489.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,176,495,489.45/265,813.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,051.76

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