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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,844.94, 366,874.92 and 144,992.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,844.94, 366,874.92 and 144,992.84 is: 200,094.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,844.94 : 366,874.92 = 144,992.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,844.94/366,874.92 = 144,992.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,844.94x = 366,874.92 × 144,992.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,844.94x = 53,194,234,741.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,194,234,741.20/265,844.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,094.97

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