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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,828, 366,837.60 and 144,970.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,828, 366,837.60 and 144,970.24 is: 200,056.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,828 : 366,837.60 = 144,970.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,828/366,837.60 = 144,970.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,828x = 366,837.60 × 144,970.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,828x = 53,180,534,913.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,180,534,913.02/265,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,056.18

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