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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,545.95, 366,448.79 and 144,688.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,545.95, 366,448.79 and 144,688.23 is: 199,667.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,545.95 : 366,448.79 = 144,688.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,545.95/366,448.79 = 144,688.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,545.95x = 366,448.79 × 144,688.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,545.95x = 53,020,826,087.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,020,826,087.30/265,545.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,667.24

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