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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,484.59, 366,366.94 and 144,625.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,484.59, 366,366.94 and 144,625.95 is: 199,582.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,484.59 : 366,366.94 = 144,625.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,484.59/366,366.94 = 144,625.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,484.59x = 366,366.94 × 144,625.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,484.59x = 52,986,166,384.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,986,166,384.53/265,484.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,582.83

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