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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,841.72, 366,860.16 and 144,980.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,841.72, 366,860.16 and 144,980.84 is: 200,072.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,841.72 : 366,860.16 = 144,980.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,841.72/366,860.16 = 144,980.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,841.72x = 366,860.16 × 144,980.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,841.72x = 53,187,694,159.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,187,694,159.33/265,841.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,072.79

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