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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,541.29, 366,451.16 and 144,682.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,541.29, 366,451.16 and 144,682.54 is: 199,664.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,541.29 : 366,451.16 = 144,682.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,541.29/366,451.16 = 144,682.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,541.29x = 366,451.16 × 144,682.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,541.29x = 53,019,082,975.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,019,082,975.21/265,541.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,664.18

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