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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,575.39, 366,489.30 and 144,717.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,575.39, 366,489.30 and 144,717.62 is: 199,707.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,575.39 : 366,489.30 = 144,717.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,575.39/366,489.30 = 144,717.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,575.39x = 366,489.30 × 144,717.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,575.39x = 53,037,457,419.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,037,457,419.02/265,575.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,707.73

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