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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,580.88, 366,498.28 and 144,727.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,580.88, 366,498.28 and 144,727.44 is: 199,722.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,580.88 : 366,498.28 = 144,727.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,580.88/366,498.28 = 144,727.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,580.88x = 366,498.28 × 144,727.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,580.88x = 53,042,357,828.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,042,357,828.80/265,580.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,722.05

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