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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,828.19, 366,849.83 and 144,974.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,828.19, 366,849.83 and 144,974.57 is: 200,068.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,828.19 : 366,849.83 = 144,974.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,828.19/366,849.83 = 144,974.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,828.19x = 366,849.83 × 144,974.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,828.19x = 53,183,895,633.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,183,895,633.95/265,828.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,068.68

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