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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,832.48, 366,840.80 and 144,976.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,832.48, 366,840.80 and 144,976.13 is: 200,062.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,832.48 : 366,840.80 = 144,976.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,832.48/366,840.80 = 144,976.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,832.48x = 366,840.80 × 144,976.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,832.48x = 53,183,158,870.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,183,158,870.33/265,832.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,062.68

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