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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,543.70, 366,445.68 and 144,685.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,543.70, 366,445.68 and 144,685.99 is: 199,664.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,543.70 : 366,445.68 = 144,685.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,543.70/366,445.68 = 144,685.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,543.70x = 366,445.68 × 144,685.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,543.70x = 53,019,553,436.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,019,553,436.36/265,543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,664.14

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