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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,814.67, 366,833.10 and 144,962.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,814.67, 366,833.10 and 144,962.55 is: 200,053.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,814.67 : 366,833.10 = 144,962.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,814.67/366,833.10 = 144,962.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,814.67x = 366,833.10 × 144,962.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,814.67x = 53,177,061,600.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,177,061,600.41/265,814.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,053.15

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