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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,839.99, 366,848.10 and 144,979.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,839.99, 366,848.10 and 144,979.08 is: 200,065.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,839.99 : 366,848.10 = 144,979.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,839.99/366,848.10 = 144,979.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,839.99x = 366,848.10 × 144,979.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,839.99x = 53,185,300,037.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,185,300,037.75/265,839.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,065.08

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