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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,546.70, 366,449.82 and 144,688.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,546.70, 366,449.82 and 144,688.98 is: 199,668.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,546.70 : 366,449.82 = 144,688.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,546.70/366,449.82 = 144,688.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,546.70x = 366,449.82 × 144,688.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,546.70x = 53,021,251,508.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,021,251,508.59/265,546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,668.28

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