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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,359.55, 366,186.51 and 144,498.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,359.55, 366,186.51 and 144,498.18 is: 199,402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,359.55 : 366,186.51 = 144,498.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,359.55/366,186.51 = 144,498.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,359.55x = 366,186.51 × 144,498.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,359.55x = 52,913,284,789.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,913,284,789.77/265,359.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,402.23

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