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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,525.62, 366,423.33 and 144,666.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,525.62, 366,423.33 and 144,666.54 is: 199,638.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,525.62 : 366,423.33 = 144,666.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,525.62/366,423.33 = 144,666.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,525.62x = 366,423.33 × 144,666.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,525.62x = 53,009,195,326.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,009,195,326.38/265,525.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,638.72

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