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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,521.02, 366,421.76 and 144,662.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,521.02, 366,421.76 and 144,662.27 is: 199,635.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,521.02 : 366,421.76 = 144,662.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,521.02/366,421.76 = 144,662.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,521.02x = 366,421.76 × 144,662.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,521.02x = 53,007,403,579.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,007,403,579.00/265,521.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,635.43

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