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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,821.51, 366,842.48 and 144,972.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,821.51, 366,842.48 and 144,972.75 is: 200,067.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,821.51 : 366,842.48 = 144,972.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,821.51/366,842.48 = 144,972.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,821.51x = 366,842.48 × 144,972.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,821.51x = 53,182,162,417.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,182,162,417.56/265,821.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,067.19

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