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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,825.28, 366,837.80 and 144,966.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,825.28, 366,837.80 and 144,966.26 is: 200,052.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,825.28 : 366,837.80 = 144,966.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,825.28/366,837.80 = 144,966.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,825.28x = 366,837.80 × 144,966.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,825.28x = 53,179,103,892.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,179,103,892.63/265,825.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,052.85

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