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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,817.67, 366,837.24 and 144,965.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,817.67, 366,837.24 and 144,965.55 is: 200,057.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,817.67 : 366,837.24 = 144,965.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,817.67/366,837.24 = 144,965.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,817.67x = 366,837.24 × 144,965.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,817.67x = 53,178,762,257.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,178,762,257.08/265,817.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,057.29

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