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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,543.58, 366,445.50 and 144,685.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,543.58, 366,445.50 and 144,685.86 is: 199,663.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,543.58 : 366,445.50 = 144,685.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,543.58/366,445.50 = 144,685.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,543.58x = 366,445.50 × 144,685.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,543.58x = 53,019,482,672.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,019,482,672.34/265,543.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,663.96

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