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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,858.80, 366,883.68 and 144,997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,858.80, 366,883.68 and 144,997.80 is: 200,096.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,858.80 : 366,883.68 = 144,997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,858.80/366,883.68 = 144,997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,858.80x = 366,883.68 × 144,997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,858.80x = 53,197,326,455.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,197,326,455.90/265,858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,096.17

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