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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,557.44, 366,359.54 and 185,031.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,557.44, 366,359.54 and 185,031.65 is: 255,267.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,557.44 : 366,359.54 = 185,031.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,557.44/366,359.54 = 185,031.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,557.44x = 366,359.54 × 185,031.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,557.44x = 67,788,107,422.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,788,107,422.49/265,557.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,267.22

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