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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,562.55, 366,471.58 and 144,704.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,562.55, 366,471.58 and 144,704.88 is: 199,690.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,562.55 : 366,471.58 = 144,704.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,562.55/366,471.58 = 144,704.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,562.55x = 366,471.58 × 144,704.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,562.55x = 53,030,225,645.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,030,225,645.55/265,562.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,690.15

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