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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,443.13, 366,312.03 and 144,584.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,443.13, 366,312.03 and 144,584.05 is: 199,526.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,443.13 : 366,312.03 = 144,584.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,443.13/366,312.03 = 144,584.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,443.13x = 366,312.03 × 144,584.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,443.13x = 52,962,876,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,962,876,861.12/265,443.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,526.27

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