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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,544.89, 366,447.32 and 144,687.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,544.89, 366,447.32 and 144,687.17 is: 199,665.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,544.89 : 366,447.32 = 144,687.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,544.89/366,447.32 = 144,687.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,544.89x = 366,447.32 × 144,687.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,544.89x = 53,020,225,684.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,020,225,684.88/265,544.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,665.77

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