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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,529.81, 366,435.34 and 144,671.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,529.81, 366,435.34 and 144,671.06 is: 199,648.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,529.81 : 366,435.34 = 144,671.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,529.81/366,435.34 = 144,671.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,529.81x = 366,435.34 × 144,671.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,529.81x = 53,012,589,613.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,012,589,613.67/265,529.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,648.35

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