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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,846.27, 366,870.72 and 144,986.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,846.27, 366,870.72 and 144,986.59 is: 200,083.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,846.27 : 366,870.72 = 144,986.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,846.27/366,870.72 = 144,986.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,846.27x = 366,870.72 × 144,986.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,846.27x = 53,191,334,663.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,191,334,663.64/265,846.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,083.06

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