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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,823.28, 366,835.04 and 144,964.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,823.28, 366,835.04 and 144,964.26 is: 200,050.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,823.28 : 366,835.04 = 144,964.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,823.28/366,835.04 = 144,964.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,823.28x = 366,835.04 × 144,964.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,823.28x = 53,177,970,115.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,177,970,115.67/265,823.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,050.09

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