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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,524.96, 366,421.08 and 144,671.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,524.96, 366,421.08 and 144,671.28 is: 199,644.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,524.96 : 366,421.08 = 144,671.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,524.96/366,421.08 = 144,671.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,524.96x = 366,421.08 × 144,671.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,524.96x = 53,010,606,662.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,010,606,662.58/265,524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,644.53

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